Classroom Strategies and Historical Exploration

The video tutorial introduces a strategy using the conjunctions 'because', 'but', and 'so' to enhance comprehension, reflective thinking, and writing skills. It focuses on Henry Hudson's exploration, with students participating in reading and practicing the use of conjunctions to form complex sentences. The session includes interactive elements where students read aloud and apply the strategy in their writing.

What is the primary purpose of using the strategy 'because, but, and so' in the classroom?

• To enhance comprehension and writing skills

• To prepare students for a math test

• To improve students' handwriting

• To teach students about history

Which of the following is NOT a learning outcome of the strategy discussed?

• Improving comprehension

• Writing complex sentences

• Encouraging reflective thinking

• Enhancing artistic skills

Who was Henry Hudson?

• A scientist

• A mathematician

• An explorer hired by the Dutch East India Company

• A famous artist

What was Henry Hudson's main goal as an explorer?

• To build a new city

• To map the stars

• To find the Northwest Passage

• To discover a new continent

Which company hired Henry Hudson for exploration?

• Spanish East India Company

• British East India Company

• Dutch East India Company

• French East India Company

During the reading activity, what were students asked to do when the teacher paused?

• Jump in with the next word

• Ask questions

• Draw a picture

• Write down notes

What was the name of the river Henry Hudson explored?

• Yangtze River

• Hudson River

• Nile River

• Amazon River

What did Hudson claim for the Dutch?

• A new species of plant

• Land at the mouth of the Hudson River

• A new trade route

• A new continent

What was the name of the ship Hudson sailed on?

• Mayflower

• Santa Maria

• Half Moon

• Endeavour

Which conjunction is used to show a reason or cause?

• But

• And

• So

• Because