Unit One Quiz Edit

1

After reading the previous pages in Unit One, and viewing the video briefing, answer the following questions.

Writing Prompt! In a brief paragraph or two, respond to one of these questions.

  1. If you could have a conversation with any historical figure, who would it be and what would you ask them?
  2. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go, and what would you like to see?
2

Complete the sentence: “Great books aren’t written. They’re…

3

According to the video briefing, what is writing?

A Skill

A Talent

A Hobby

A Chore

4

Postponing your work in this course, until later in the semester, is…?

A good idea, because then you’ll be older and, therefore, wiser.

A bad idea, because there are specific deadlines for all assignments.

A bad idea, because the coursework takes too long to do.

A good idea, because it’s more fun that way.

5

Other than the points mentioned in other questions, describe something you remember from the first briefing video, in a few sentences. (3 points)

6

How is plagiarism described in the syllabus? What are the penalties for plagiarism? (3 points)

7

In a brief paragraph, summarize something you remember from the readings (the syllabus and pacing guide) for Unit One.