Collection 1: Abby Sunderland Texts

Open Ended

Answer one of the 3 questions. Number the question you are answering:

1. 1, Why might a young person want to break a world record?

2. 2. How young is too young when breaking a record involves danger?

3. 3. Why might people object to allowing young people to try to break records?

Multiple Choice

What is a radio or transmitter that emits a guidance signal?

• Dinghy

• Mast

• Beacon

• Radar

Draw

Draw a picture of a dinghy.

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the tall vertical pole supporting the sail (see picture on the left)?

• dinghy

• mast

• beacon

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of the term "Aspect"?

• A tool used for measurement

• A characteristic or feature of something

• A type of resource

• A method of transportation

Multiple Choice

What does the term "Resource" refer to?

• A type of animal

• A characteristic of a person

• Something that can be used for support or help

• A form of entertainment

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of a news report?

• To entertain the audience

• To convey facts and details

• To advertise products

• To tell fictional stories

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason journalists use 5Ws and H questions?

• To identify a central idea

• To include only the most important facts

• To create fictional stories

• To remain unbiased

Open Ended

Why might a compelling event spark controversy?

Multiple Choice

What is an editorial?

• A fictional story

• An opinion piece in a newspaper

• A scientific report

• A historical document

Multiple Choice

What is a fact?

• A statement of belief

• A statement that can be proved

• A personal feeling

• An assumption

Multiple Choice

What do editorials include?

• Fictional characters

• Scientific experiments

• A claim, reasons, and counter arguments

• Historical timelines

Open Ended

Think/Ink/Pair/Share

What does the following quote mean to you?

“But while she seems to be a skilled junior sailor, calm in the face of danger, that doesn’t make her a hero.  It just makes her very, very lucky.”

Multiple Choice

What does "panoply of interlinked blogs" mean?

• A single blog post

• A collection of unrelated blogs

• An array of blogs that are linked together

• A blog about technology

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of "embarking"?

• Finishing a journey

• Setting out

• Staying in one place

• Returning home

Multiple Choice

Who is a "naysayer"?

• Someone who agrees with everything

• Someone who is always positive

• One who opposes or takes a negative view

• One who leads a group

Multiple Choice

What does "fawning press" refer to?

• Press that is critical

• Favor seeking press

• Press that ignores issues

• Press that is neutral

Multiple Choice

What does the term "Cultural" relate to?

• Relating to nature or wildlife

• Relating to culture or cultivation

• Relating to technology or innovation

• Relating to sports or recreation

Multiple Choice

What is a "Text" in the context of academic vocabulary?

• A type of food

• A literary work that is regarded as an object or critical analysis

• A form of exercise

• A musical composition

Multiple Choice

What is a key component of a TV news interview?

• A written article

• A podcast

• A video of the discussion

• A radio broadcast

Multiple Choice

What should viewers do when watching a television interview?

• Ignore the questions

• Focus on the interviewer's attire

• Note the questions and listen to the interviewee

• Only watch the visuals