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Unit 3 Focus Lessons TURPIN

1.7.7. “Switching Roles” Based on the passage, what was Mike McGrady’s expectation of his new role of househusband compared to the reality of it?
 * 1) a. McGrady anticipated being bored very easily but found he enjoyed staying home and spending time with his children
 * 2) b. McGrady anticipated being overwhelmed by household duties but found his day to be slow and relaxing.
 * 3) c. McGrady anticipated having time to focus on going back to college but found he did not have time to study due to domestic duties.
 * 4) **d.** **McGrady anticipated new found freedom but found his time was consumed with daily chores and responsibilities**

1.7.7. “Marriage” According to the article, what do polygyny and polygamy have in common? 1.7.5 “Hatfield and McCoy-The Real McCoy.” Based on the passage, which caption would be most appropriate for the photo provided on page one?
 * 1) a. Both are common practices in Beriut.
 * 2) b. Both are practices in the Jewish faith.
 * 3) **c.** **Both have multiple partners within the marital union.**
 * 4) d. Both include giving a hefty dowry.
 * 1) a. “Formal wear was common attire when the Hatfield’s fished.”
 * 2) **b.** **“The Hatfield and McCoy brothers as they return from a hunting excursion.”**
 * 3) c. “The Hatfield and McCoy brothers pose of for a photo before a weapons dual.”
 * 4) d. “The McCoy clan gathers their rifles to settle their differences with the Hatfields.”

"We're Outnumbered"-GEORGE 1.7.5: How does Van Tighen organize the essay, "We're Outnumbered?" a. by describing the problems with hunting and offering solutions for them b. by contrasting the ideas of hunters with each other and animal rights groups
 * c. by providing the causes of anti-hunting movements and the effects on the population**
 * d. by giving a chronological history of the hunting movement through the ages**


 * 2.1.5:**
 * Which sentence from the passage indicates that the writer wants hunters to become more socially accepted?**
 * a. "So we drift, ethical anchors dragging, into a future in which hunters and hunting look less and less acceptable to society."**
 * b. "Too often, we hunters are our own worst enemies."**
 * c. "I'm glad of it-immensely grateful, in fact-but constantly humbled by the burden of responsiblity that being a hunter imposes on me."**
 * d. "Hunters need humble, honest spokespeople who will demonstrate that we care deeply about animal welfare, ethics, and integrity."**

2.1.5: Which sentence best expresses the central conflict of the essay? a. "The problem is that the same anti-nature, exploitative world-view that dominates so much of consumer culture has come to permeate hunting culture too." b. "Hunters and hunting groups, often proclaim that the threats to hunting come from animal rights and anti-hunting groups."
 * c. "Cold science concerns itself with populations, not individuals."**
 * d. "Indignant hunting groups blame the loss of bear baiting on slick ad campaigns by anti hunting groups and mass hysteria by an uninformed and naive public."**

d. listing the problems with hunting and possible solutions
 * Off the Mark- GEORGE**
 * 1.7.5:**
 * What method of organization does the author use to present the ideas about hunting by minors?**
 * a. a description of a hunting experience of a minor**
 * b. by comparing the positions of minors who hunt**
 * c. by contrasting positions of hunters and non-hunters**

How Real is Reality TV? - GEORGE 1.7.5: Based on the main heading and subheadings, the reader can determine that the main organziational structure of the article is a. a comparison of one reality show to another b. a description of reality tv and how shows are created
 * c. a chronological history of the first reality tv show and its success**
 * d. a listing of the most popular reality tv shows**


 * 1.7.5:**
 * How does Gourley organize the sention titled, "What all Stories Need"?**
 * a. She gives problems with reality tv and offers solutions**
 * b. She describes the differences between a good and unsuccessful reality tv show**
 * c. She gives process steps on how to make a good reality tv show**
 * d. She compares top writer's opinions on the current state of reality and scripted tv**

d. reality tv shows offer scripted conflicts without the audience knowing it's not real
 * 1.7.7:**
 * According to the article, what is the main difference between reality tv shows and conventional situation comedies?**
 * a. conventional tv shows do not rely on editing to make it interesting**
 * b. the people on reality tv are not acting for the camera**
 * c. conventional tv shows are beginning to bore audiences with unoriginal characters and conflicts**

1.7.7 Why does the author compare children and adult reactions when they are faced with these images? 1.7.5 What method of organization does the author use to explain werewolf syndrome a. compare and contrast b. description c. sequence 1.7.7 What are the differences between Mendel's findings and Morgan findings on laws of genetics. a. chromosomes not individual genes are passed down to offspring b. all genes are passed down individually c. research pointed to a region close to a gene called SOX9 d. linkage becomes essential when scientist want to map gene loci 1.7.7 Based on the main heading/subheading the reader can determine the organizational structure of this article is a. description b. compare and contrast c. sequence d. cause and effect
 * Gene Linkage Mapping Used to Find Genetic Basis for Werewolf Syndrome**
 * d. cause and effect**
 * The Werewolf Gene A Primer On Werewolf Genetics**

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//1.7.5// 1. Based on the main heading and subheadings, the reader can determine that the main organizational structure of the article is
 * "Critics Zap Video Games"**

A. a chronological history of violence in video games C. a listing of the video games which contain violent themes D. a comparison between violent and non-violent video games
 * B. a description of the critic's views on violence in video games

//1.7.7// 2. The text under the subheading "Video-Game Defenders" is different than the other sub-heading sections because A. it lists the important details of the Senator's opinion B. it clarifies the critic's point of view D. it compares Senator Lieberman's opinion's with those of Senator Herbert Kohl's.
 * C. it provides a contrasting view from that of the critics

//1.7.5// 3. Read this sentence, "Interestingly, the one network that thinks the future of television is NOT reality tv is MTV, whose 'Real World', and 'Road Rules' helped pave the way for 'Survivor' and 'Big Brother'".
 * "Survivor Aftermath"**

What literary device does the author use in the sentence above? B. Personification, portraying television as having human characteristics C. Metaphor, comparing the building of the reality tv genre to the building of roads. D. Symbolism, representing the future ahead as a paved road.
 * A. Irony, expressing MTV's relationship with reality tv

//1.7.5// 4. Read this sentence from the article, "'Reality', said Brian Graden, MTV's president of programming, 'has really been our bread-and-butter mainstay for the last 10 years'."

What literary device does the speaker use in the above sentence? A. Simile, stating the network's dependence on reality tv. B. Symbolism, representing reality tv as bread and butter C. Hyperbole, exaggerating the effects reality tv has on it's networks
 * D. Metaphor, stating the network's dependence on reality tv.

The Pack is Back Questions-tyson

> b. Some species became overpopulated and others declined* > c.Yellow Stone’s ecosystem thrived because the wolves were gone > d. The elk in the park thrived and positively enhanced the bio diversity of the park
 * 1) The Wolf population in Yellow Stone park was non-existent because hunters killed them. What was effect did this have on Yellow Stone park? a. People started letting their animals roam free

2. The “Wolf effect” is a solid example of cause and effect relationships because: a. When wolves are around people become frightened b.Wolves hut and kill all animals in their habitat c.Wolves help maintain the balance of life in the wild * d.Wolves cause other animals to starve because they are savage hunters

3.If you are ever in a confrontation with a wolf, Smith suggests that you do the following: a.Run away as fast as you can b. Scream for help until someone hears you c.Make loud sounds or shine bright lights d. Stare at the beast until he cowers away

Hatfields and McCoys- tyson

> b. A dornick is placed on John Smith’s grave* > c. The Hatfields dornicked their land from evil McCoys d.It is important to place a dornick at the front door to great guest
 * 1) Based on the definition in the article. Which sentence uses the word Dornick most correctly. a. Mary and Angie used a dornick to season the bbq ribs.

2.Which sentence best describes the cause and effect relationship in the entire article.

a.Because Randall McCoy stole Anderson Hatfield’s pig they quarreled and killed each other b.Due to the death of Captain all Hatfields and McCoys decided to reconcile c.After the marriage of Jonse Hatfield and Rosanna McCoy the two families were plagued by fatal fights for many years until the early 1900s* d.Disputes over land caused two families to fight and kill each other even to this day

3. Why does the author provide pictures of Hatfields and McCoys together in various settings? A.To support his claim that they are no longer feuding* B.As a way to make members of the family famous C.To illustrate that the McCoys are wealthier in dress because they are landowners D.To use his film because pictures were a rare thing in the early 1900’s

4. What is the Author’s tone towards the McCoy and Hatfield feud A.Serious B.Supportive C.Satanic D.Superficial*


 * California Lawmakers Take Aim at Alaska's Aerial Wolf Hunts Questions **


 * 1.What was the author’s purpose for including quotes from various law makers? **
 * A.To illustrate that he is familiar with well-known lawmakers like Sarah Palin **
 * B.To emphasize the significance of this policy and how politicians view its impact* **
 * C.To describe how all politicians are corrupt and cannot agree on any political matter **
 * D**.** To show the reader the proper way to cite quotations in a formal text **


 * 2. How did Sarah Palin’s run for Vice-President effect the Alaskan- predator policy? **
 * A.Many people donated large sums of money in support of the program **
 * B.Many people ignored the situation and decided to let native Alaskans correct the problem. **
 * C.Alaska and the Predator program gained national attention and criticism* **
 * D.Sarah Palin and John McCain lost the 2008 presidential election solely because of the Alaskan-predator policy **


 * 3.What is the Author’s tone towards the Alaska-predator policy? **
 * A.Negative and rude **
 * B.Whimsical and happy **
 * C.Impartial and neutral* **
 * D.Melancholy and depressing **


 * 4. If the wolf population is not managed what effect could it have on people who live a subsistence lifestyle? **
 * A. People who live a subsistence lifestyle could hunt more moose **
 * B. If the population is not managed the people could have more time to hunt and kill the wolves themselves **
 * C. Sarah Palin would become governor of Alaska again and save all the animals **
 * D. The moose population would decline and their survival would be threatened **

King
 * Dangerous Games: **
 * Text Structure**
 * 1. The structure of this text is created for:**
 * a. problem solution**
 * b. compare and contrat**
 * c. timeline**
 * d. chronological order**


 * Cause Effect**
 * 2.Game makers say TV will not advertise videos game that are not suitable for an TV audience.**
 * a. Effect: Parents need to moniter what they buy.**
 * b. Effect:TV is a good indicator of acceptable media.**
 * c. Cause: 90% of adults buy games**
 * d. Cause: 80% of Jr High students recognize games.**


 * 3.Compare Contrast**
 * Which represents compare and contrast?**
 * a. Parents should be responible for games purchased.**
 * b. Shooting games on consoles is not much different from going outside and playing pretend war.**
 * c. Kids keep playing games across the counrty**
 * d. There is little research linking violence tovidoe games.**


 * Virtual Violence in Media**


 * Text Structure**
 * Introducting the M.D. at the begining of the article helps to show:**
 * a. The authors feels people need professional help.**
 * b. That games have a negative impact on children.**
 * c. Proffesional advice helps to back reasoning.**
 * d. Medical association is against gaming**


 * Cause effect**
 * Media affects children into doing violent acts**
 * Which is a similar:**
 * a. Not running is bad for the body**
 * b. music influence people to sing**
 * c. Games influences kids to act out what the see.**
 * d. Games make kids learn for class.**


 * Compare and contrast**


 * How do psychiatrist and medical doctors look at media violence?**
 * a.They disagree with how media should be presented to public.**
 * b. They agree on more media control.**
 * c. They agree with educating parents, but letting them choose what is best.**


 * PLAY MONEY**


 * Text Structure**


 * This article shows how various incedents happened by adding:**
 * a. problem and solution**
 * b. cause and effect**
 * c. Chronological order**
 * d. conflict solution**


 * Compare contrast**
 * The housing market online is similar to that of real life.**
 * Which is the most realistic from the article:**
 * a. Houses are bought and there is no place left for people to live**
 * b. People fight tobid for a house.**
 * c. People look for the most valuable property to own.**
 * d. All of the above.**


 * Cause and effect.**
 * People that become addicted to online gaming are:**
 * a. Lazy**
 * b. odd**
 * c. goal driven**
 * d. fixated**