Marie Colvin
(True or False)
How I Lost My Eye as a Journalist is the name of the speech given by Marie Colvin.
False
Define Propaganda
Biased information
Semi colon or comma:
The challenges are not impossible __ but they are very hard to clear.
comma
What is the fastest land animal
Cheetah
The course reading intensive is designed to help students lean to read. (true or false)
False
It is designed to provide and prepare grades students for college and career preparation.
What was the reason for Marie Colvin's speech in 2010?
She wanted to honor journalists or correspondents who died in the war zone
Define Bravado
Displaying bravery (Puttin' on)
Add colon where necessary.
Ms. Jackson's Students work very hard they are going to do well on the progress monitoring.
Ms. Jackson's students work very hard: They are going to do well on the progress monitoring.
What is something that can be broken but never held?
A promise
Use of inappropriate language is prohibited in class.
(true or false)
true
What are some ways in which reporting has changed over the years?
The advancements in technology have improved the way reporters file their information.
Define opulent
wealthy (giving rich vibes)
True or false:
: is a semi colon
False
How many colors are in the rainbow?
Seven
As specified by school policy students the will no bathroom passes issued for the first and last __ __ of class.
15 minutes
Marie Colvin thinks that war correspondents should strive for their reporting to make a difference to _________.
The people who read it
Define Arsenal
Weapons
Determine if the following sentence is parallel in structure.
Trevion Pruitt bought a Gucci scarf, a pair of Balenciaga shoes and Versace cologne.
Not Parallel:
a Gucci scarf, a pair of Balenciaga shoes and a colonge
What comes down but never goes up?
Rain
Students with excused absences are expected to contact the _____ and make arrangements to complete their work.
Teacher
How did Marie Colvin lose her eye?
She was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade shot by the Sri Lanka army.
Define eloquent
Well-spoken, moving, suggestive
Interrupting phrases (place the comma where they belong)
The student at GCHS annoyed with her teachers and got emotional when asked about her day.
The student, at GCHS annoyed with her teacher, got emotional when asked about her day
How long does elephant pregnancies last?
22 months
At the end of this course students will be able to...
Read a variety of literary and informational text (short stories, poetry, novels and excerpts)