Post-Test RI.8.7 Mediums

What are some advantages to using PowerPoint as a medium? (select all that apply)

• Listeners can see the words the speaker is using to reinforce the message

• The images on the PowerPoint can catch the listeners attention

• It is boring

• More information can be communicated through the text written on the presentation.

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

Which of the following is an advantage of using a photo to convey information?

• can be difficult to identify author's purpose

• does not provide background information

• provides visual details that can be difficult to describe in text

• not always specific

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

Which of the following is an advantage of using video to convey information?

• the speed of the video presentation could hinder a viewer's understanding

• a viewer can go back and review information as needed

• a viewer cannot go back and review information

• this medium makes it difficult for a viewer to annotate or use other "active reading" strategies

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

Which of the following is a DISADVANTAGE of using a video to convey information?

• Comprehension is supported by seeing material presented visually.

• Viewer has no control over the content and how it is presented.

• Viewers can positively impact engagement in the topic:

  - able to see characters in action

  - connections can be made emotionally

• Viewers can go back and review information

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

Which of the following is a DISADVANTAGE of using text (printed - written work) to convey information?

• detailed and specific

• reader can gather evidence and information

• reader can go back through the text multiple times

• details can be overwhelming

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

Which of the following is an advantage of using text (written/printed work) to convey information?

• Requires more time or attention

• Easy to distribute - can be copied or printed

• requires shared language and reading ability

• reading level can be too high or too low

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

Which of the following is a DISADVANTAGE of using an infographic (multimedia: visual and written to convey information?

• Combination of captions, graphics, and other visuals can make information more straight forward

• It can leave the reader with unanswered questions

• visually engaging

• it turns complicated information into visual graphics that are easy to understand

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

Which of the following is a DISADVANTAGE of using a speech (audio clip) to convey information?

• Does not require reading ability

• can be hard to have access to

• can be portable - listen when on the go

• can enhance understanding

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.8