AVID 7th CFE Review #3

What would be the best way for a kinesthetic learner to learn how to create a foldable graphic organizer for a class assignment?

• Follow along with the teacher and create it as he/she creates the

  model with the class.

• Listen carefully to the teacher as he/she explains the process step by step to the class.

• Look at a picture of the foldable graphic organizer.

• Read a handout with step-by-step instructions.

When public speaking, what does extemporaneous mean?

• Extemporaneous is to speak well.

• Extemporaneous is to pronounce words clearly.

• Extemporaneous is a speech without advanced preparation.

• Extemporaneous is a form of nonverbal communication.

An AVID student is giving an informal speech about their favorite family vacation to an amusement park (a place that has rides and games). What nonverbal communication skills could the student use when describing a rollercoaster ride?

• The student could speak faster as he/she describes the ride getting

  more intense.

• The student could move their arms and hands up and down as he/she describes the movement.

• The student could raise the tone of their voice as he/she describes the ride getting scary.

• The student could ask their classmates how they would feel during the experience.

Which of the following is an example of an informal speech?

• A speech delivered by the President of the United States.

• A final exam speech about a science fair project.

• A Powerpoint presentation about a favorite novel read during

  Language Arts class.

• An impromptu speech about “Winning $1 million” during AVID class.

There are many elements of a good speech that can be measured on a scoring rubric. After watching a speech given by your class president entitled “College is for Everyone,” what would be the most important elements of public speaking to analyze?

• How often did the audience laugh at what was said and applaud

  throughout the speech?

• How did the tone and word choice support the speaker’s point of

  view?

• How often did the speaker make eye contact and use hand

  movements.

• How was the speaker dressed and did they make a professional

  appearance?

What is the purpose of collaborating with classmates?

• Students learn to listen, learn from and help each other.

• Students learn to pick and choose what they want to do.

• Students learn to study Cornell notes and practice key concepts

  independently.

• Students learn to divide up the school work with the group, so that no one will have to work too hard.

Which activity could be done to improve all of the following skills: inquiry, listening, and oral communication?

• Cornell Notes

• Annotating the text

• Philosophical Chairs

• Tutorial Request Form

What tool will help to show when assignments are completed and submitted, and the grade received for each class?

• Assignment Log

• Learning Log

• Tutorial Request Form

• Canvas

Given the choices below, what is the final step when taking Cornell notes?

• Revise the notes.

• Create a heading for your notes.

• Write a summary for the notes.

• Write questions in the left column.

When listening to a guest speaker, what is one way you can identify important information you should write in your Cornell notes?

• When they share a personal story.

• When they look at you.

• When they stray from the topic.

• When they repeat a point.