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Grade 12 Conducting Research CCSS: CCRA.W.8, W.11-12.8
You should document video and audio files from iTunes.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 12 Journalism
What is an editorial topic comment?
  1. The comment where the editor includes personal information.
  2. It presents opinions or ideas about topics that are currently of special interest and have strong personal impact upon the reader.
  3. Columns that are humorous.
  4. A column that has a weak impact on the reader.
  5. A column that has no impact at all on the reader.
Grade 12 Journalism
What kind of lead coaxes readers into a story by making them want to know what the lead is referring to?
  1. quote lead
  2. tease lead
  3. astonisher lead
  4. summary lead
Grade 12 Conducting Research CCSS: CCRA.W.8, W.11-12.8
The research paper should be                , meaning factual, not personal.
  1. subjective
  2. objective
  3. persuasive
  4. expository
Grade 12 Writing CCSS: CCRA.W.7, W.11-12.7
Which statement represents a thesis?
  1. High schools should consider the general biological functions of teenagers when setting a start time.
  2. Scientists have discovered that many teenagers are unable to function at normal cognitive levels before 9 a.m.
  3. What time should school start in order to maximize the effectiveness of the instruction students receive?
  4. A.W. East High School experimented with a 9:30 a.m. start time and found it had a significant impact on student achievement.
Grade 12 Writing CCSS: CCRA.W.7, W.11-12.7
Which statement represents a thesis?
  1. This paper will focus on the role of nurses during the Civil War.
  2. Nurses played a significant role during the Civil War, saving the lives of countless soldiers on both sides.
  3. Many nurses in the Civil War were the wives and sisters of the soldiers who fought in battle.
  4. The gruesome sights and personal relationship with many of the soldiers caused emotional strife for nurses.
Grade 12 Journalism CCSS: CCRA.W.2, W.11-12.2a
How might the following lead be improved? The Parent's club announced yesterday the formation of a task force to handle the school's most important problems.
  1. add specific, concrete details
  2. make the lead briefer
  3. add general information
  4. rewrite it as an astonisher lead
Grade 12 Writing CCSS: CCRA.W.7, W.11-12.7
Which statement represents a thesis?
  1. In this paper, I will discuss the negative effects of plastic rings on the environment.
  2. Should soda manufacturers be banned from using plastic rings as part of their packaging?
  3. Despite efforts to educate the public about plastic rings, millions of fish and other wildlife die every year because of their use.
  4. Reducing or eliminating the use of plastic rings in packaging will have a significant impact on ocean life.
Grade 12 Writing CCSS: CCRA.W.7, W.11-12.7
Which statement represents a thesis?
  1. Affirmative action offers low-income students a chance to obtain a quality college education.
  2. Many states have adopted legislation to preserve some of the tenets of affirmative action.
  3. Despite the appearance of relative equality due to affirmative action, serious inequalities still remain.
  4. Republicans and Democrats are divided when it comes to affirmative action.
Grade 12 Writing CCSS: CCRA.W.7, W.11-12.7
Which statement represents a thesis?
  1. Countries such as England and Canada have already adopted nationalized healthcare programs.
  2. To help improve the health of Americans, the United States must adopt a nationalized healthcare program.
  3. Canadian citizens often cite problems with scheduling appointments and non-essential procedures.
  4. Currently, Americans can purchase insurance through state-sponsored private insurance systems.
Grade 12 Writing CCSS: CCRA.W.7, W.11-12.7
Which statement represents a thesis?
  1. What factors have lead to such a significant increase in the cost of attending college?
  2. Today, the average student takes out over $30,000 in loans to cover the cost of tuition.
  3. Federal programs offer some tuition assistance to low-income individuals, but this assistance often isn't enough.
  4. The federal government should increase the amount of tuition assistance it offers to students to help cover the rising costs of tuition.
Grade 12 Conducting Research
Is it ever OK to use Wikipedia for research purposes?
  1. No, because anyone can edit Wikipedia.
  2. It’s sometimes OK, as long as it is for pre-research that leads you to other sources.
  3. Yes, because the information is always being continually updated.
Grade 12 Writing CCSS: CCRA.W.7, W.11-12.7
Which statement represents a thesis?
  1. Fuel costs have continued to rise.
  2. Do rising fuel costs contribute to an increase in the purchase of hybrid vehicles?
  3. As fuel costs continue to rise, more consumers will turn to hybrid vehicles as a way to save money and help the environment.
  4. Hybrid vehicles use less fuel than vehicles with a standard gasoline-powered engine.
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