Exploring Immersion Day 3 in Feature Articles

What is the primary focus of a feature article?

• To distinguish between various academic theories

• To present dry facts without elaboration

• To argue a specific point of view on controversial topics

• To inform and engage readers with main ideas and detailed stories

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Which record is mentioned as unlikely to be broken?

• Michael Phelps' 8 gold medals in one Olympics

• Joe DiMaggio's 56 consecutive games with a hit

• Johnny Vander Meer's two consecutive no-hitters

• Mark Spitz's 7 gold medals in one Olympics

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At what age did Michael Phelps first join the U.S. Olympic swim team?

• 17 years old

• 23 years old

• 19 years old

• 15 years old

What condition did Michael Phelps have that affected his concentration?

• ADHD

• Anxiety

• Dyslexia

• Autism

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How many gold medals did Michael Phelps win at the 2004 Athens Olympics?

• Eight gold medals

• Five gold medals

• Six gold medals

• Seven gold medals

What was the unique start time of the 2008 Beijing Olympics opening ceremony?

• 7:07 PM on 07/07/2007

• 8:08 PM on 08/08/2008

• 8:00 PM on 08/08/2008

• 9:00 PM on 09/09/2009

Which event did Michael Phelps win by the smallest margin in the 2008 Olympics?

• 4x100 medley relay

• 200 meter freestyle

• 100 meter butterfly

• 400 meter individual medley

What total number of gold medals did Michael Phelps win by the end of the 2008 Olympics?

• 18 gold medals

• 8 gold medals

• 14 gold medals

• 6 gold medals

What is the main idea of writing feature articles?

• To inform and engage readers with a mix of main ideas and details

• To report news without bias or additional details

• To entertain with fictional stories

• To provide a detailed analysis of technical topics

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What should students do during independent writing time?

• Write a fictional story

• Compose a poem

• Write an informational paragraph on a topic of interest

• Prepare a debate on a controversial issue