7th Grade AVID EOC (Test 2)

What is the benefit in numbering paragraphs before you read?

• Information is easier to locate.

• A summary of each paragraph is discovered.

• All important information is defined.

• Dialogue is clearly recognizable.

To gain a deeper understanding of informational text, which strategy below would be the least effective technique to use when making the text?

• Numbering the paragraphs

• Underline important information

• Highlight key terms

• Circle the dialogue

As you are reading a short story, you annotate the text. What meaningful learning would you expect to gain?

• You will revisit vocabulary words in context.

• You will practice writing Cornell notes on the text.

• You will examine details and main idea of the text.

• You will have a deeper understanding of the text.

What would be the best way for a kinesthetic learner to learn how to create a foldable graphic organizer for a class assignment?

• Follow along with the teacher and create it as he/she creates the model with the class.

• Listen carefully to the teacher as he/she explain the process step by step to the class.

• Look at a picture of the foldable graphic organizer.

• Read a handout with step-by-step instructions.

A seventh grade AVID student has 6 classes. This marking period the student has earned the following grades: A, A, A, B, B, C. What is their grade point average?

• 3.3

• 4.0

• 6.0

• 20.0

An AVID student has a C in advanced math on their grade report. They have completed their study/ action plan below. Which action step should NOT be on the list?

• Ask relevant questions during math class.

• Review math Cornell notes nightly.

• Change to a regular math class instead of advanced.

• Bring challenging and higher-level questions to tutorials.

When public speaking, what does extemporaneous mean?

• Extemporaneous is to speak well.

• Extemporaneous is to pronounce well.

• Extemporaneous is a speech without advanced preparation.

• Extemporaneous is a form of non-verbal communication.

An AVID student is giving an informal speech about their favorite family vacation to an amusement park (a place that has rides and games). What non-verbal communication skills could the student use when describing a roller-coaster ride?

• The student could speak faster as he/she describes the ride getting more intense.

• The student could move their arms and hands up and down as he/she describes the movement.

• the student could raise the tone of their voice as he/she describes the ride getting scary.

• the student could as their classmates how they would feel during the experience.

Which of the following is an example of an informal speech?

• A speech delivered when running for class president.

• A final exam speech about a science fair project.

• An impromptu speech about "Changing the School" during AVID class.

• A power-point presentation about a favorite novel read during Language Arts class.

When preparing for a writing assignment, how is creating a graphic organizer helpful.

• Your ideas are organized for collaboration with peer editing.

• Your ideas are organized to be shared is a Socratic seminar.

• Your ideas are organized for a reflection.

• Your ideas are organized for your draft.