ERWC What's Next? Module Review

Part A: What is the central idea of "Want to Get Into College? Learn to Fail"?

• Students are more likely to appreciate their accomplishments if they had to struggle to achieve them

• Students who are open about their failures show that they have the ability to grow and be successful in college and beyond

• While educators want to have perfect students on their college campuses, they understand that not all students can achieve perfection

• If students cannot fail gracefully, they will not be able to handle the harsh environment of higher education

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which evidence from "Want to Get Into College? Learn to Fail" best supports the article's argument?

• "Even the sacrifice of staying up late to do something unrelated to school, they see as a risk to my academic work and college success" (paragraph 2)

• "When I was traveling in China last fall and asked a student what she did for fun she replied: 'I thought I wasn't supposed to tell you that?'" (paragraph 3)

• "Students try their best to hide factors they perceive to be negative and only tell us things they believe we will find impressive" (paragraph 5)

• "The ability to bounce back is a fundamental life skill students have to learn on their own. The lessons of failure can't be taught in a classroom; they are experienced and reflected upon" (paragraph 7)

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

How does mentioning the student who failed precalculus in paragraphs 7-8 contribute to the development of ideas in "Want to Get Into College? Learn to Fail"?

• It gives an example of a student who failed and turned it into a positive experience

• It emphasizes the point that failing is something that all students experience

• It shows how strongly students are affected by perceived failures

• It gives an example of a students who has the perfect college application

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What city did the author of "Hidden Intellectualism" grow up in?

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• New York

• Miami

The author of "Hidden Intellectualism" admires the writing of ___ especially his 'penny postcards'

• Mark Twain

• Frederick Douglas

• William Shakespeare

• George Orwell

According to the author of "Hidden Intellectualism," sports ____ (mark all that apply)

• Reproduce the less attractive element of drama and conflict

• Create close bonds and community

• Provide the opportunity for real argumentation

• Represent what it feels like to be tough

EVERYONE in California is eligible to attend community college for FREE for 2 years

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following are things you should consider if you are going to college? (Select all that apply)

• Do you want to stay in state or go out of state?

• Do you want to start at a community college and transfer or start at a 4 year university?

• What kind of programs or majors do the schools offer?

• Applying to only one school

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

When considering the military, you should never ask questions when meeting with your recruiter

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Draw an example of rhetoric