Review 8th grade

Carl has a paper due tomorrow.  She has no idea what to write.  He goes to the internet to find information, how can he be sure to avoid plagiarism?

• Summarize the author's ideas and provide an accurate citation.
• write the summary of the book
• summarize author's ideas and don't tell where you got your information
• go into class without a paper

Which internet source will have the most credibility in your research presentation?

• http://history.com
• http://www.universityofbuffalo.edu
• http://history.org

If you are in a class discussion and someone says something you are sure is incorrect, which approach would best support your opposing view?

• by using references from the text as part of the evidence supporting your opinion
• by telling them they are wrong and can't prove it
• yell that they are so wrong
• don't say anything

What is the first step in preparing for a class meeting or discussion on a specific topic?

• prepare a draft of possible comments or timeline
• read any materials or texts assigned
• be ready to talk about what happen last night
• get notes from a friend

When working in a small group, why should participants have defined roles?

• So that the smart one does the hard work
• It shows participants how their responsibilities fit into the larger group project
• so you can get the easy A
• so you don't have to do all the work

When watching a news story for research purposes, why is it important to investigate who is producing and broadcasting the story?

• everyone who watches it should have the same information
• It may reveal bias that can be used in a counter-claim
• It will only show one side of the story.

When preparing for a debate or to present a counter claim, the BEST reason to listen for specific claims and evidence is

• to find information with which you agree
• to find errors or irrelevant information from the speaker
• to find information with which you disagree
• so you don't get in troubl

Why is critiquing an opponent's position a valuable strategy when forming a rebuttal?

• It shows you are aware of others' viewpoints, not your own.
• It shows you are aware of what is the same in the argument
• Just to show you how smart you are.
• Just to find errors in

Which of the following statements has correct subject-verb agreement?

• The class of girls is Mrs. Smith's favorite.
• The class of girls are Mrs. Smith's favorite.
• The classes of girls are Mrs. Smith's favorite.

Which of the following sentences correctly use commas?

• Mrs. Jones who taught piano at our school, moved to Florida.
• Mrs. Jones, who taught piano at our school moved to Florida.
• Mrs. Jones, who taught piano at our school, moved to Florida.