Week 1 Vocabulary Quiz

Create a short story where a character must use their agility to overcome an obstacle. Explain how their agile nature helps them succeed.

• The character is slow and methodical, taking their time to solve a puzzle.

• The character quickly dodges falling rocks to escape a cave.

• The character uses brute strength to break down a door.

• The character relies on their intelligence to outsmart an opponent.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Design a plan for a science experiment where you need to manufacture a simple machine. Specify the materials and steps involved, and explain how you would test its effectiveness.

• List materials and steps without testing.

• Describe a theoretical machine without practical application.

• Create a detailed plan including materials, steps, and testing methods.

• Write a summary of different types of simple machines.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Write an essay discussing the consequences of acting rashly in a critical situation. Use examples from history or literature to support your argument.

• Describe a situation where acting rashly had no consequences.

• Discuss the benefits of acting quickly without thinking.

• Analyze the negative outcomes of rash decisions with historical or literary examples.

• Explain why acting rashly is always the best choice.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Develop a research project that investigates the impact of erratic weather patterns on local agriculture. Outline your methodology and expected outcomes.

• Write a brief summary of erratic weather patterns.

• Create a detailed research plan including methodology and expected outcomes.

• List different types of weather patterns.

• Describe the history of local agriculture.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Imagine you are a detective trying to solve a mystery. Write a detailed report on how you would use clues to divulge the identity of the culprit.

• Describe the mystery without solving it.

• Write a report on the importance of being a detective.

• Create a detailed report on using clues to reveal the culprit's identity.

• List different types of mysteries.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Propose a community project that aims to address a trivial but persistent problem in your neighborhood. Explain your plan and how you would measure its success.

• Describe a major problem in your neighborhood.

• Propose a project for a trivial problem and explain the plan and success metrics.

• List different community projects.

• Write about the history of your neighborhood.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Create a fictional scenario where a naive character learns a valuable lesson. Describe the events that lead to their realization and how they change as a result.

• The character remains naive throughout the story.

• The character learns a valuable lesson through a series of events.

• The character is wise from the beginning.

• The character does not change at all.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Design a marketing campaign to propel a new product into the market. Specify the target audience, strategies, and expected outcomes.

• Describe the product without a marketing plan.

• Create a detailed marketing campaign including target audience, strategies, and outcomes.

• List different types of products.

• Write about the history of marketing.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Write a persuasive essay on why it is important to specify goals clearly in any project. Use examples to support your argument.

• Discuss the importance of having no goals.

• Write a persuasive essay on the importance of clear goals with examples.

• List different types of goals.

• Describe a project without goals.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Develop a plan for a school event that you would wholeheartedly support. Include details on the event, its purpose, and how you would encourage participation.

• Describe an event you do not support.

• Develop a detailed plan for an event you support, including purpose and participation strategies.

• List different types of school events.

• Write about the history of school events.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking