Worksheets6.10 - WRITING, "Censorship," Pages 232-235 (Blue)
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
What is one of the objectives of writing mentioned in the lesson?
To memorize facts
To express opinions of a topic
To draw diagrams
To write poetry
What should each claim or opinion be followed with, according to the text?
A joke
A question
A reason and evidence
A summary
What is suggested to make an opinion hold more weight?
Use complex vocabulary
Include an exception or recognition of an argument the other side might have
Write in a poetic style
Use colorful illustrations
What is the purpose of using two-column notes in writing an opinion paragraph?
To make the paragraph longer
To organize information from the passage
To confuse the reader
To add more opinions
What is the role of the government in the context of television and radio broadcasts according to the learning material?
To promote all types of content without restriction
To censor inappropriate content
To create more television channels
To increase advertising revenue
Which of the following is an example of figurative language mentioned in the learning material?
A picture is worth a thousand words
The early bird catches the worm
Actions speak louder than words
Every cloud has a silver lining
What was established in the 1930s to protect people from inappropriate images and expressions?
The Internet
The FCC
Cable TV
Social Media
What change in fashion is mentioned as an example of changing acceptability in the learning material?
Wearing hats indoors
Showing women's belly buttons in the 1960s
Wearing bright colors
Wearing sandals in winter
What is the purpose of an Occasion/Position statement in writing?
To provide a factual summary
To organize a response that requires an opinion
To list historical events
To describe a scientific process
What is important when separating the occasion from the position in an Occasion/Position statement?
Using a semicolon
Using a period
Using a comma
Using a colon
Which of the following is a starter word for an Occasion/Position statement?
Because
Therefore
However
Consequently
What is the purpose of writing an Occasion/Position topic sentence in a paragraph?
To summarize the entire paragraph
To address an argument of the opposition or your exception
To list all the main points
To provide a conclusion
What should students do after writing their topic sentences?
Write a summary
Alter the sentences by restating
Create a new paragraph
Add more examples
What should students brainstorm to express their opinions more effectively?
Historical events
Verbs and examples of figurative language
Scientific facts
Mathematical formulas
What is the purpose of having students transfer their topic sentence to a clean sheet of notebook paper?
To improve their handwriting
To help them organize their thoughts
To make the paper look neat
To practice writing in cursive
According to the exemplar writing, why does the government need to set limits on media broadcasts?
To increase the number of viewers
To protect children from inappropriate content
To promote more advertisements
To encourage creativity in media
What was the role of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) when it was created in the 1930s?
To promote new television shows
To rule the roost in language and images used in broadcasts
To increase the number of radio stations
To support media companies financially
What does the exemplar writing suggest about today's broadcasts compared to those in the 1950s?
They are less entertaining
They are more revealing and contain more coarse language
They have fewer advertisements
They are more educational
What are some of the purposes for writing mentioned in the text?
Persuasion, information, entertainment
Persuasion, confusion, relaxation
Information, decoration, celebration
Entertainment, confusion, relaxation
According to the text, is it always clear what the author's position is on a topic?
Yes, it is always clear
No, it is not always clear
Sometimes, but not often
It depends on the reader
How is the point of view of an author connected to their purpose for writing?
It is not connected at all
It is directly connected
It is indirectly connected
It is only connected in fiction
What should students do before reading a complex text according to the Comprehension Building section?
Write a summary of the text
Develop background knowledge of the topic
Memorize vocabulary words
Create a presentation
What is suggested for students to do after reading the passage and examining a letter from a concerned parent?
Write a letter back to the parent
Change their answers without discussion
Discuss the questions and answers with the class
Ignore the letter and move on
What is the purpose of the End-of-Unit Online Assessments?
To replace all classroom activities
To monitor students' progress in the unit
To provide entertainment
To teach new topics not covered in class
