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Q4 Building Character Final

Total questions: 106

Worksheet time: 1hrs 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

According to PhD Dweck from Stanford University, "Mindset plays a ________ role in the learning process"

a)

Minor

b)

Major

c)

Significant

d)

Crucial

2.

They believe that skills and intelligence are set and you either have them or you don't. That some people are just really good at things, while others are not.

a)

Fixed Mindset

b)

Growth Mindset

3.

They believe that you are not in control of your abilities.

a)

Fixed Mindset

b)

Growth Mindset

4.

They believe that skills and intelligence are grown and developed.

a)

Fixed Mindset

b)

Growth Mindset

5.

People who are good at something are good because they built that ability.

a)

Fixed Mindset

b)

Growth Mindset

6.

People who aren't good at something are not good because they haven't done the work.

a)

Fixed Mindset

b)

Growth Mindset

7.

They believe that you are in control of your abilities.

a)

Fixed Mindset

b)

Growth Mindset

8.

Dweck's research shows that mindset affects your ability to...

a)

Remember

b)

Succeed.

c)

Learn.

d)

Fixed Mindset

9.

Shys away from putting in effort because they don't believe they can change.

a)

Fixed Mindset

b)

Growth Mindset

10.

Gives up when faced with a challenge because they don't want to look bad.

a)

Fixed Mindset

b)

Growth Mindset

11.

Hates making mistakes because they make you look bad.

a)

Fixed Mindset

b)

Growth Mindset

12.

Don't like feedback because they don't believe in their capacity to grow.

a)

Fixed Mindset

b)

Growth Mindset

13.

According to Trevor Reagan from Train Ugly, your behaviors are a ____ of your beliefs and focus.

a)

Mindset

b)

Beliefs and Focus

14.
Mindset is a simple idea discovered by world-renowned Stanford University psychologist ______  _______ in decades of research on achievement and success.
a)
Robert Sternberg
b)
Karen Dwick
c)
Carol Dweck
d)
Carol Sternberg
15.
Teaching students about neurology...
a)
should be mandatory starting in middle school.
b)
can improve learning even at primary grades.
c)
is now a part of national health standards at all levels.
d)
is above student abilities in elementary.
16.
When something is difficult,
a)
it's a sign that you aren't QUITE smart enough.
b)
it may mean you have a learning disability.
c)
the topic is beyond your abilities.
d)
You are growing new neural connections.
17.

We only have one kind of mindset, fixed or growth, to every problematic situation.

a)

True

b)

False

18.
The learning process __________ always fun, and improvement does not come without effort.
a)
is
b)
is not
c)
should
19.

Grit is a distinct combination of passion, resilience, determination, and __________ that allows a person to maintain the discipline and optimism to persevere in their goals even in the face of discomfort, rejection, and a lack of visible progress for years, or even decades.

a)

skill

b)

focus

c)

natural abilities

d)

intelligence

20.

Angela Duckworth defines grit as a child's ____________________ for long-term goals, and is a better indicator of future earnings and happiness than either IQ or talent.

a)

eagerness

b)

indifference

c)

perseverance and passion

d)

laziness

21.

Today's mounting research on grit suggests that a person's ability to work hard, __________, fail, and try again may be the key to success.

a)

set goals

b)

endure fun

c)

endure pain

22.

To teach children to be resilient, we need to show them real examples of how failures and setbacks can lead to success by talking about them regularly, sharing our own experiences, and most importantly __________ them to fail.

a)

not allowing

b)

helping

c)

allowing

d)

prevent

23.

Definition: persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

Synonym: Persistence

a)

Persistence

b)

Resilience

c)

Grit

d)

Perseverance

24.

Definition: firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

Synonym: Perseverance

a)

Persistance

b)

Resilience

c)

Grit

d)

Perseverance

25.

Definition: the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

a)

Persistance

b)

Resilience

c)

Grit

d)

Perseverance

26.

Definition: Resistance + Resilience

a)

Persistance

b)

Resilience

c)

Grit

d)

Perseverance

27.

According to PhD Angela Duckworth grit is...

a)

small loose particles of stone or sand.

b)

Persistance + Resilience

c)

Passion and Perseverance for long term goals

d)

courage and resolve; strength of character.

28.

The Oxford dictionary defines the character trait grit as...

a)

small loose particles of stone or sand.

b)

Persistance + Resilience

c)

Passion and Perseverance for long term goals

d)

courage and resolve; strength of character.

29.

According to the 2013 Youtube video "Grit: The Key to Your Success" by The Florida Virtual School grit is...

a)

small loose particles of stone or sand.

b)

Persistance + Resilience

c)

Passion and Perseverance for long term goals

d)

courage and resolve; strength of character.

30.

PhD Duckworth shares her background teaching 7th grade math in NY public schools to build _____ with her audience.

a)

Ethos

b)

Logos

c)

Credibility

d)

Pathos

31.

Sharing her research results is an example of _____, a rhetorical appeal based on reasoning and evidence.

a)

Ethos

b)

Logos

c)

Credibility

d)

Pathos

32.

Starting her TED Talk by referencing her background in management consulting, teaching, and psychology are examples of _____, a rhetorical appeal based on ethics, morality, and building credibility.

a)

Ethos

b)

Logos

c)

Credibility

d)

Pathos

33.

According to the 2013 Youtube video "Grit: The Key to Your Success" by The Florida Virtual School, "the learning is in the _______"

a)

Classroom

b)

Struggle

c)

School

d)

Book

34.

According to the 2013 Youtube video "Grit: The Key to Your Success" by The Florida Virtual School, "we learn from our ________."

a)

Teachers

b)

Friends

c)

Parents

d)

Mistakes

35.

What rhetorical technique is Dweck using when she says "power of yet" and "Tyranny of now"?

a)

Pathos: Emotional Appeal

b)

Ethos: Credibility

c)

Logos: Logical Appeal

36.

What rhetorical technique is Dweck using when she cites her research articles on the slides in her presentation?

a)

Pathos: Emotional Appeal

b)

Ethos: Credibility

c)

Logos: Logical Appeal

37.

Which is not one of the 4 steps Dweck says educators can take to develop a growth mindset in students?

a)

Focus getting A's on test scores

b)

Praise Wisely

c)

Reward Effort

d)

Use words like "yet" and "not yet"

38.

What do students with a Growth mindset focus on according to Professor Carol Dweck?

a)

Getting A's

b)

Awards

c)

Learning

d)

Test Scores

39.

Why does Dweck list the 3 schools toward the end of her presentation?

a)

to prove she has done her research

b)

to prove "equality can happen."

c)

to gain credibility with her audience

40.

Reagan's pause in the middle of the video to talk 1 on 1 in black and white in the middle of the video is an example of ...

a)

Pathos: Emotional appeal

b)

Ethos: Credibility

c)

Logos: Reasoning

41.

Reagan makes 2 keys points about mindset as a spectrum and that "Our actions come from our beliefs" in his ...

a)

Introduction

b)

body

c)

Conclusion

42.

According to Trevor Reagan, A fixed mindset believes that skills and abilities are

a)

born

b)

built

43.

According to Trevor Reagan, A growth mindset believes that skills and abilities are

a)

born

b)

built

44.

Reagan's pause in the middle of the video to talk 1 on 1 in black and white in the middle of the video is an example of ...

a)

Pathos: Emotional appeal

b)

Ethos: Credibility

c)

Logos: Reasoning

45.

Explains the "nuts and bolts" of mindset.

a)

Carol Dweck

b)

Trevor Reagan

46.

A growth mindset can also be called an open mindset.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

According to PhD. Carol Dweck, "A growthmindset is about believing people can develop their abilities. It's that simple" (Dweck 215).

a)

True

b)

False

48.

Being open to new ideas is an example of growth mindset.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

According to Dweck, "we should praise students effort even if they are not putting in the effort because this will cause them to put in more effort."

a)

True

b)

False

50.

These 2 questions belong to the Tone section.

a)

Whose voice is being used in the text, the author, or someone else?

b)

Is the speaker speaking formally or informally?

c)

How does the author feel about the subject of the text?

d)

What do they do to make themselves seem more credible or likeable?

51.

Audience

a)

Is the focus of the text.

b)

Is the speaker's attitude toward the subject.

c)

Is the voice that tells the story.

d)

Is the person or persons to whom the piece is directed.

52.

What word best describes, what is the author's attitude towards his writing/subject and how does he use language to get that across in his writing?

a)

Mood

b)

Tone

c)

Organization

d)

Subject

53.

What is Subject?

a)

How the text is written

b)

What caused the text to be written

c)

The main idea or topic of the text

d)

What we should understand about the topic

54.

If someone was using SOAPSTone and they wanted to know the reason that something was written, they would be looking for the:

a)

Speaker

b)

Subject

c)

Occasion

d)

Purpose

55.

What does the O in SOAPSTone stand for?

a)

Operation

b)

Opinion

c)

Open

d)

Occasion

56.

What does the S in SOAPSTone stand for?

a)

Solve

b)

Standard

c)

Speaker

d)

Start

57.

What does the A in SOAPSTone stand for?

a)

Audience

b)

Addition

c)

Attraction

d)

Anticipate

58.

What does the P in SOAPSTone stand for?

a)

Pilot

b)

Purpose

c)

Prepare

d)

Practice

59.

What does the S in SOAPSTone stand for?

a)

Subject

b)

Select

c)

Secret

d)

Share

60.

What is the time, place, and setting of a poem?

a)

Theme

b)

Subject

c)

Occasion

d)

Purpose

61.
A text can have more than one audience
a)
False
b)
True
62.

What level of thinking / questioning involves Identify the problem in the story

a)

Level 1

b)

Level 2

c)

Level 3

63.

Level 3 questions are questions you answer using:

a)

Text ONLY

b)

Text & Mind

c)

Mind Only

64.

There are _________levels in Costa's levels of thinking

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

65.

Identify the problem in the story

a)

Level 1

b)

Level 2

c)

Level 3

66.

Level 3 questions are questions you answer using:

a)

Text ONLY

b)

Text & Mind

c)

Mind Only

67.

Compare and contrast genes and chromosomes

a)

Level 1

b)

Level 2

c)

Level 3

68.

Predict the ending of the story

a)

Level 2

b)

Level 3

c)

Level 1

69.

Level 1 questions require______content information

a)

Gathering

b)

Processing

c)

Applying

70.

Level 2 questions are questions that you answer based on

a)

Gathering

b)

Processing

c)

Applying

71.

Level 3 questions require______content information

a)

Gathering

b)

Processing

c)

Applying

72.

In the acronym ACE, what does the A represent?

a)

The supporting sentences

b)

The topic sentence

c)

The explanation

d)

A transition

73.

In the acronym ACE, what does the A represent?

a)

The supporting sentences

b)

The topic sentence

c)

The explanation

d)

A transition

74.

In the acronym ACE, what does the C stand for?

a)

The topic sentence

b)

The explanation

c)

Evidence cited/quoted from the text

d)

Confusion

75.

In the acronym ACE, what does E stand for?

a)

Evidence

b)

Error

c)

Elotes

d)

Explain the citation/quotation

76.

What is a topic sentence?

a)

The main idea in a paragraph

b)

A sentece that supports the main idea

c)

A sentence that sets up a quote

d)

A quotation

77.

In an ACE paragraph, the citations/quotations used act as what?

a)

Evidence to support the topic sentence

b)

Setences that make the paragraph more interesting

c)

Sentences that stetch out the paragraph

d)

Sentences that make the paragraph more readable

78.

Select all the correct responses:

While many adults believe videogames are a waste of time, new research suggests that some videogames are actually educational. The magazine Gamegenie, for example, notes that "Studies examing the effects of Minecraft have demonstrated that players increase their ability to problem-solve when they dedicate at least 10 hours per week to playing the game" (3).


Select all the sentences that work as an explanation for the quote.

a)

As can be seen in this quote, videogames only confuse young people.

b)

The evidence presented by Gamegenie suggests that some video games like Minecraft enhance student learning.

c)

The evidence from Gamegenie should be questioned, because they have a history of bias.

d)

As can be seen this quote, Minecraft and other games can help students to improve their problem-solving skills.

79.

Select all that apply.


What evidence supports the topic sentence below?


Cellphones are very harmful to student learning.

a)

We know this to be the case, because "Cellphones have been shown to distract students" (Cellphone.com).

b)

We know this to be true, because "Many teachers allow students to use cellphones in very creative ways inside the classroom" (Cellphone in Education).

c)

In fact, research on cellphones indicates that "Students with cellphones spend too much time worrying about missed messages, rather than focusing on the task being taught in the classroom" (Cellphones are harmful).

d)

We know this, because "Cellphones can be used to call parents during real emergencies" (Cellphones Save Lives).

80.

Choose the correct response that shows how to use A in ACE for the following question:


What is your favorite drink?

a)

It's water

b)

Water is my favorite drink.

c)

water

81.

What is the purpose of an ACE paragraph?

a)

To summarize what happened in the text

b)

To use evidence and reasoning to make a strong argument

c)

To tell a story based on your experiences

82.

Which of the following are true about A in ACE? (You may select more than 1 option).

a)

A stands for Answer the question

b)

When doing A, we should respond to the question by restating the question.

c)

The answer should be in our own words and should not quote the text directly.

d)

The answer should be one complete sentence.

83.

Choose the correct response that shows how to use A in ACE for the following question:


What is your favorite drink?

a)

It's water

b)

Water is my favorite drink.

c)

water

84.

In which part of an ACE paragraph should you quote word for word from the text?

a)

In the Answer sentence

b)

In the Cite sentence

c)

In the Explanation sentence

85.

Composition

a)

the arrangement or framework of a sentence, paragraph, or entire work

b)

the art of putting words and sentences together in accordance with the rules of grammar and rhetoric.

c)

a point of view or general standpoint from which different things are viewed, physically or mentally

86.

perspective

a)

the arrangement or framework of a sentence, paragraph, or entire work

b)

the art of putting words and sentences together in accordance with the rules of grammar and rhetoric.

c)

a point of view or general standpoint from which different things are viewed, physically or mentally

87.

Validity

a)

the state or quality of being valid:to question the validity of the argument.

b)

closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand

c)

Back up with details

d)

Combining or bringing together two or more elements to produce something more complex.

88.

relevant

a)

the state or quality of being valid:to question the validity of the argument.

b)

closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand

c)

Back up with details

d)

Combining or bringing together two or more elements to produce something more complex.

89.

support

a)

the state or quality of being valid:to question the validity of the argument.

b)

closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand

c)

Back up with details

d)

Combining or bringing together two or more elements to produce something more complex.

90.

Synthesize

a)

the state or quality of being valid:to question the validity of the argument.

b)

closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand

c)

Back up with details

d)

Combining or bringing together two or more elements to produce something more complex.

91.
There are many fun things to do at the beach.  Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach.  Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed.  Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun.  It is also fun to look for shells.  Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?
a)
There are many fun things to do at the beach.
b)
It is also fun to look for shells.
c)
Some people simply like to sunbathe.
d)
Going to the beach to swim can be fun.
92.
True or false: A theme is a statement about something, not just a single word.
a)
True
b)
False
93.
Which of the following is an example of THEME?
a)
Sodas are bad for you.
b)
Looking both ways before crossing the street is a good idea.
c)
The Bengal Tiger is an endangered species.
d)
Always share with others.
94.
Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital.  She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother.  Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up.  She wants to help sick people get well. 
What is the main idea?
a)
Jenny got sick.
b)
Jenny wants to be a nurse.
c)
Her grandmother was in the hospital.
d)
Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.
95.
What is the difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA?
a)
Theme is a universal lesson and the main idea is what the story is about.
b)
The theme is what the story is about and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.
96.
Read the passage and tell me the theme:
"In his sophomore year of high school, Michael Jordan tried out for the varsity basketball team at Laney High School in Wilmington, North Carolina.  But at five feet and eleven inches tall, the coach believed that Jordanwas too short to play at that level, so Jordan was cut from the team.  Jordan didn't let this obstacle defeat him.  In fact, it pushed him to work even harder.  He trained vigorously and grew another four inches the following summer.  When he finally made the varsity squad, Jordan averaged 25 points a game and went on to become one of the greatest basketball players in history."
a)
It is better to do things right the first time.
b)
Treat others how you would like to be treated.
c)
Persistence pays off.
d)
Don't be greedy.
97.
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.  Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball.  They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.  Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
What is the main idea?
a)
They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.
b)
Soccer players learn how to dribble.
c)
They learn how to work together as teammates.
d)
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
98.
Mary has a new pet.  Her pet is a baby kitten.  It is soft and cuddly.  The kitten likes to sleep a lot.  Mary put a soft blanket in a box for its bed.  Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake.  She never forgets to feed her kitten.
What is the main idea?
a)
The kitten sleeps a lot.
b)
Mary plays with her kitten
c)
Mary’s new pet is a kitten.
d)
Mary want a new pet.
99.
Most of the world's volcanoes are part of the "The Ring of Fire." This is a ring of volcanoes that form a circle around the Pacific Ocean. Thousands of volcanoes make up "The Ring of Fire." These volcanoes formed the sea floor and many underwater mountains.
a)
There are thousands of volcanoes in the world.
b)
Most volcanoes are part of the "Ring of Fire."
c)
Some underwater mountains are volcanoes. 
100.
There are many fun things to do at the beach.  Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach.  Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed.  Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun.  It is also fun to look for shells.  Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?
a)
There are many fun things to do at the beach.
b)
It is also fun to look for shells.
c)
Some people simply like to sunbathe.
d)
Going to the beach to swim can be fun.
101.
Where can you find the main idea?
a)
The beginning of a paragraph, the end of a paragraph, or ask yourself "what is this story mainly about?".
b)
The beginning and end of a paragraph
c)
The beginning of a paragraph, the middle of a paragraph, or the end of a paragraph.
d)
The main idea cannot be found in a text.
102.
What is the main idea of a story?
a)
The most important idea of a story.
b)
The details of a story.
c)
What happens in a story.
d)
A guess about something.
103.
The Frog and the Ox
A frog once sat on a lily pad looking at a large ox. She said to herself, "Now that's a good size to be!"
The frog, who was no bigger than your hand, began puffing herself up. 
"Look at me!" she cried to the ox. "Am I as big as you?" 
"No," said the ox. 
"Now?" cried the frog, puffing away. 
The ox just blinked lazily. 
"Now?" she said, huffing and puffing, determined to be bigger than nature had meant her to be. 
The ox shook his head. He knew the frog shouldn't try to be like him. The silly frog gave one more puff and ...she burst!
What is the moral of this story?
a)
A. Frogs wish that they were bigger. 
b)
B. You cannot be friends if you are different. 
c)
C. Do not try to be something that you are not. 
104.
 The team was _________________________ when they beat their opponents in the championship game and won the trophy.
a)
tact
b)
steadfast
c)
jubilant
d)
competent
105.
They love to have their dog _____________________ the ball when they throw it over the gate to the neighbor's yard.
a)
falter
b)
offend
c)
retrieve
d)
intimidate
106.
Someone who likes to __________________ flashlights and batteries before a storm will be prepared if the power goes out.
a)
hoard
b)
erode
c)
retrieve
d)
jubilant

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