Laura's Eighth Grade Quiz

What subject did Laura like the least in eighth grade?

• Mathematics

• Science

• English

• History

What did Mrs. Cobb ask her students to do after the grammar lesson or literature session?

• Read a book

• Write in their journals

• Discuss in groups

• Take a quiz

Why was writing in her journal a frustrating task for Laura?

• She didn't like her teacher

• She found it difficult to think of things to write about

• She preferred reading

• Her friends were better at writing

What did Laura decide to write about after speaking with Mrs. Cobb?

• Her real life

• Her fantasy life

• Her school life

• Her family life

What is the purpose of journals according to Mrs. Cobb?

• To make students feel bored

• To improve handwriting

• To express thoughts and reflect

• To pass time in class

What part of the English class does Laura dread most?

• grammar

• literature

• writing

• poetry

How did Jan handle the writing assignments in Mrs. Cobb's class?

• with ease

• with great difficulty

• very poorly

• she was the first finished

How did Mrs. Cobb help Laura with her problem?

• She told her to always write the facts first

• She explained that her writing could be real or made up

• She told her not to worry, it would eventually get better

• She was not able to help her very much

What did Mrs. Cobb remind Laura that journals are for?

• Journals are personal reflections and are not necessarily to be shared

• Journals are always to be done in English class for her to check

• Journals are the easiest ways to learn to write

• Journals are good ways to use the other lessons Mrs. Cobb teaches

How long did Mrs. Cobb allow for journal writing time in her class?

• twenty minutes

• fifteen minutes

• thirty minutes

• twenty-five minutes