Worksheets5.W.3.A.b-g
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins
A student is writing a research paper on how we get power to our lights in our school. Which source would give the student the MOST useful information?
an interview of a person who works at the local power plant
an article in a magazine about lights
a biography about Thomas Edison
a play about electricity
A student is writing a research paper about Hiking in the Ozarks. They found several sources. Which sources would have the MOST useful information for the research paper? Choose two answers.
a movie about hiking all over the world
a book titled "The hiking adventures of Buddy the Elf"
an article in a local outdoor magazine about hiking
an interview with someone who hikes often in the Ozarks.
a website about hiking in the outdoors
Your teacher asked you to write a research question for your biography writing. When you did, you came up with "What was their life like?". Your teacher suggested that you make the question more specific. Which revision of the question best helps to focus the topic? Choose two answers.
What was their early life like?
What was their dad's name?
Who was their third grade teacher?
What kind of contribution did they make to the world?
How many siblings did they have?
A student is researching the use of Fortnite by hours played during a week in the United States. They found the pie chart and took notes about it. Based on the pie chart, which note is accurate?
Most people spend twenty-one hours or more playing the game
Very few people spend six to ten hours a week playing the game.
Over half the people who play the game spend between zero and ten hours on the game a week.
Twelve percent of people spend sixteen to twenty hours a week playing the game.
A student is writing a report on the Olympic Games. The student has found a source to use in her report. Select two sentences with information the student can use in the report:
If you have ever watched the Olympics, whether it be the summer or winter games, you have surely seen the hundreds of athletes competing in the games. But have you ever wondered where all of those athletes stay during the games? Every town that hosts the Olympics builds an Olympic Park which includes a village to house the nearly 6,000 athletes and trainers. The village is near the sporting arenas and competitions. No media, such as reporters or photographers, are allowed inside the village, and security is very tight to get into the village. The Athlete’s Olympic Village includes rooms, bathrooms, restaurants, and common areas for athletes to gather. Competitors from all around the world gather at the Village as a place to relax and socialize when they aren’t competing. The common areas might include a place to play pool, ping pong, or other fun games. Most villages have an outdoor area for gathering.
If you have ever watched the Olympics, whether it be the summer or winter games, you have surely seen the hundreds of athletes competing in the games.
Every town that hosts the Olympics builds an Olympic Park which includes a village to house the nearly 6,000 athletes and trainers.
But have you ever wondered where all of those athletes stay during the games?
No media, such as reporters or photographers, are allowed inside the village, and security is very tight to get into the village.
A student is taking and organizing their notes from their research on their chosen person for their biography. They have the following writing that they need to add a heading for in their notes so that they can easily go back to it later when they begin writing. Based on the notes, which would be the best heading for the notes?
Notes:
Born on March 29, 1790, at the Greenway plantation in Charles City County, Virginia.
His parents, John and Mary Armistead Tyler, had eight kids. Young John's father was a wealthy, well-known man in Virginia.
John enjoyed the perks of a wealthy upbringing, riding horses and spent time listening to his father's stories.
Met high-powered politicians who visited the Tyler plantation.
He received a top-notch education from private tutors.
Later Life
Birth
Death
Early Life
The United States has many immigrants in our country. An immigrant is a person from one country who comes to live in another country. Early immigrants came to America for religious freedom. Today, many come for educational opportunities, to find work, and to escape war in their country.
What would be the best title for this selection?
Religious Freedom
America's Immigrants
Wars of Today
The U.S. and its Neighbors
Caleb's teacher assigned a report for the class. He can choose any topic. Caleb knows his audience and purpose for writing. He must generate and focus ideas through brainstorming and peer discussions.
What is brainstorming?
creating a list of topics for writing
copying a report from a book
preparing for a tornado
making sure everyone has a raincoat and umbrella
Research papers require direct questions to keep the researcher focused.
Which question would be a good question for a researcher to use about animals?
What are all of the animals in the world?
What are the colors of all animals' eyes?
What do all animals like to eat?
Why are dogs good house pets?
Imagine you are writing a report on Theodore Roosevelt, the war hero, naturalist, writer, and American president.
What question would be MOST helpful in establishing a clear focus for writing your paper?
How many pages does the report need to be?
What year was Roosevelt born, and what year did he die?
What parts of Roosevelt's life or career should the report include?
How many books will be needed to provide enough information on Roosevelt?
Hayden wants to study plastic pollution. Which would be the most reliable source for him to consult?
A government website about conserving the environment
An advertisement for a recycling company
An editorial about plastic pollution in the newspaper
A gossip magazine article about pollution
Tina wants to research ways to be a better pet owner to her hamster. Which would be the most appropriate source for her to consult?
a fiction book about hamsters
a pamphlet entitled "care of small mammals"
a U.S. government website about conserving animals
an encyclopedia entry entitled "wheels hamsters turn"
What detail would be best to add to a paper about methods for preventing teen obesity?
Teens play enormous quantities of video games which lead them to be sedentary and then obese
Increasing physical activity in a teen's life can help prevent some of the problems associated with overeating
The United States has one of the most obese populations in the world
A student is writing an informational report on Germany. The student's audience is 6th grade and the purpose is to inform. The student developed a question to guide his/her research.
Research Question: How does the education in Germany compare to the education in the United States?
Which source would give the student the MOST useful information or the MOST credible information to answer the research question?
A website titled www.traveltogermany.com that explains the tourist hot spots, popular restaurants, and places to stay.
A nonfiction book called Germany:Culture Smart that is a guide to German life, language, and culture.
A historical document elaborating on the World Wars in Germany.
A children's book called Grimm Brothers' Fairytales that shares the classic Grimm Brother's Fairytales from famous German authors, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm.
A student is researching how clocks work. Which source would give the student the MOST useful information?
A professional journal on the history of clocks
A website that is selling clocks
An uncle who just bought a clock
A magazine article on the antique Grandfather Clock.
A diagram of a clock's parts and how the parts function together to make the clock work.
A student is writing an argumentation essay on soda and claims that there are many harmful health risks involved when drinking soda.
Read a paragraph from the report:
For millions of Americans, soft drinks are a beverage of choice. However, sugary drinks increase the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic conditions.
The student has found a credible source for evidence to support their claim. Read the information from the credible source. Which piece of evidence would be the MOST useful information for the report?
Most soft drinks contain caffeine, therefore, will give you a boost of energy.
People who consume sugary drinks regularly have a 26
% greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes than people who rarely have such drinks.
A recent poll reveals that 48 percent of surveyed Americans drink soda on a daily basis. That is nearly half!
Rates of soda consumption were higher with young adults. 56% of those, ages 18 to 34 admitted to drinking soda.
A student is researching the use of gaming consoles in the U.S. by activity. They found the charts below and took notes about it.
Based on the charts, which notes (pick two) are accurate?
People who play PS4 watch DVD's and Blue-ray's more than they watch streamed movies.
People who play XBOX one spend more time offline playing than online playing.
XBOX one users spend more time online gaming than PS4 users
XBOX one users and PS4 users spend the same amount of time on offline gaming
A student is sorting notes for a research report about basketball. Read the note below then CHOOSE the BEST heading for the note.
Note:
First game of basketball different than it is played today.
Eighteen players, nine on a team
Soccer ball was used and a peach basket as a goal
At the end of the thirty minute game the score was 1-0
The Beginning History of Basketball
Basketball vs Soccer
The 30 minute play
Basketball over Time
