ERWC What's Next? Module Review

Part A: What is the central idea of "Want to Get Into College? Learn to Fail"?

• Students are more likely to appreciate their accomplishments if they had to struggle to achieve them

• Students who are open about their failures show that they have the ability to grow and be successful in college and beyond

• While educators want to have perfect students on their college campuses, they understand that not all students can achieve perfection

• If students cannot fail gracefully, they will not be able to handle the harsh environment of higher education

Which evidence from "Want to Get Into College? Learn to Fail" best supports the article's argument?

• "Even the sacrifice of staying up late to do something unrelated to school, they see as a risk to my academic work and college success" (paragraph 2)

• "When I was traveling in China last fall and asked a student what she did for fun she replied: 'I thought I wasn't supposed to tell you that?'" (paragraph 3)

• "Students try their best to hide factors they perceive to be negative and only tell us things they believe we will find impressive" (paragraph 5)

• "The ability to bounce back is a fundamental life skill students have to learn on their own. The lessons of failure can't be taught in a classroom; they are experienced and reflected upon" (paragraph 7)

How does mentioning the student who failed precalculus in paragraphs 7-8 contribute to the development of ideas in "Want to Get Into College? Learn to Fail"?

• It gives an example of a student who failed and turned it into a positive experience

• It emphasizes the point that failing is something that all students experience

• It shows how strongly students are affected by perceived failures

• It gives an example of a students who has the perfect college application

What city did the author of "Hidden Intellectualism" grow up in?

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• New York

• Miami

The author of "Hidden Intellectualism" admires the writing of ___ especially his 'penny postcards'

• Mark Twain

• Frederick Douglas

• William Shakespeare

• George Orwell

According to the author of "Hidden Intellectualism," sports ____ (mark all that apply)

• Reproduce the less attractive element of drama and conflict

• Create close bonds and community

• Provide the opportunity for real argumentation

• Represent what it feels like to be tough

EVERYONE in California is eligible to attend community college for FREE for 2 years

• True

• False

Which of the following are things you should consider if you are going to college? (Select all that apply)

• Do you want to stay in state or go out of state?

• Do you want to start at a community college and transfer or start at a 4 year university?

• What kind of programs or majors do the schools offer?

• Applying to only one school

When considering the military, you should never ask questions when meeting with your recruiter

• True

• False

Draw an example of rhetoric