How to Take a Reading Quiz

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How to Take a Reading Quiz

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Reading Quiz Basics.

• Reading quizzes will be announced several days in
  advance.
• There are between 35-45 questions in 4 sections
• Chronological Order
• Matching People
• True/False
• Identification
• While you read the chapter, take notes. Any
  notes you take when you read the chapter, you may
  use on the quiz. But, no class notes!
• You will have 30 minutes to complete the quizzes.
• Turn in finished quiz with notes stapled behind
  it.

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Chronological Order

• Example
• _____ George Washingtons Farewell Address
• _____ World War II
• _____ Battle of New Orleans
• _____ Waltons Baseball team wins a state title,
  playing against cross-county rival Kennesaw
  Mountain HS
• _____ Abe Lincoln is assassinated at a theatre.

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4
2

• Ill give you a list of 5-6 events that happened
  you put them in order.

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3
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People Matching

• Match a list of descriptions to people from the
  chapter.
• There will be extra people left over at the end
  be careful!

• Army general of much success who returned to
  civilian life as leader of the Constitutional
  Convention. He had perfect attendance
• 36 year old front-row sitter who spoke up more
  than 100 times during the Convention in a small,
  squeaky voice. He is seen as the Father of the
  Constitution.
• Born in the British West Indies, he served as a
  colonel in the Revolution and advocated for a
  strong central government. Also he was really
  good at working with finances!
• He was in poor health at the Constitutional
  Convention, but his vast experience and wisdom
  made him well-respected. Famous for saying that
  the delegates had created A Republic, if you can
  keep it.

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1. Alexander Hamilton
2. Benjamin Franklin
3. James Madison
4. George Washington

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A
B
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True/False

• Decide whether the statement given is true or
  falsified in some way.
• Write the WHOLE WORD True or False to receive
  full credit... (T or F will earn you ½.)

1. The three types of colonies were rare, medium,
   and well-done
2. The Stamp Act marked the first time that Britain
   had taxed the colonies for the clear purpose of
   collecting money.
3. Armed colonial militia known as minutemen led the
   Loyalists to victory.
4. The Triangular Trade route connected the Pacific,
   Atlantic, and Indian Oceans.

false
true
false
false
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Identification

• Write the correct name, term, court case, book,
  event, etc. in the appropriate blank. DO NOT
  abbreviate.
• Spelling Doesnt count, but get as close as
  possible!

• Principle established in Marbury v. Madison
  (1803)
• Book written by L. Frank Baum to explain the
  basic ideas of free silver and Populism.
• Term for the British navys habit of taking our
  sailors captive and forcing them to serve
  permanent duty.
• Plan designed by General Winfield Scott to
  divide and conquer the south. They would
  blockade all southern ports and then split the
  confederacy by conquering the Mississippi River.

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So, how should you take notes?
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Outline organize by section

• Use a main topic or idea
• Make notes that are associated with it
• Note dont forget to keep track of
• People
• Dates
• Other pertinent information
• Use a main topic or idea
• Make notes that are associated with it
• Note dont forget to keep track of
• People
• Dates
• Other pertinent information

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Organize based on quiz sections
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Design Your Own
Some people highlight people, dates, etc. in
common colors.
Bullets are great.

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Avoid too many or too few notes
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Ask for help if you need it!