When creating a slide presentation, use all of the following guidelines, EXCEPT:

Use slide "transitions" to dress up your presentation

When selecting visuals, props, or digital media for your pres., use all guidelines, EXCEPT

Put everything you want to say on the slide

What does it mean to "use context clues" to understand the meaning of a word?

Use the other words in the sentence to determine the meaning of the word.

The skill of knowing your "syntax" means:

Knowing how to adjust you language to diff. settings and environments

When creating a 3-D Writing Organizer, what do you write on each pocket?

A question that needs to be answered in your report

When you have enough index cards in each pocket and are ready to begin writing, you should:

Take index cards out of 1st pocket and arrange them in most logical order

Why should you always have someone proofread what you write?

We can't trust our own eyes to catch all of our errors

To make your writing sound as natural as possible (and even help you get over "writer's block")...

Imagine you are explaining the information to a friend.

What is the "80/20 Power Strategy" for PREPARING a clear presentation?

Organize your presentation with a 3-D Organizer

How do you overcome the great challenge of public speaking "Give a highly planned pres. that sounds like natural speech?

Practice your presentation to make it sound more natural

When creating a 3-D Writing Organizer, what do you write on each index card?

Answers to questions on the pocket

A "figure of speech" is...

a group of words that do not mean what they literally represent

How do you create an "electronic" version of the 3-D Writing Organizer?

Create a new folder on your cpu and name separate documents with questions

What is the "80/20 Power Strategy" for GIVING a presentation?

Practice, focusing on one element at a time

When you have mastered the top 20% of the most common language errors, you've...

Mastered 80% of the problems you're likely to encounter

What is the "80/20 Power Strategy" for writing good papers, with ease?

Turn all topics to address into questions

Why is public speaking so difficult?

People don't understand the difference between written and spoken language

When creating a 3-D Writing Organizer, what do you write on the front cover?

A list of all your research sources

What is the main reason people struggle with writing?

They aren't clear about their purpose for writing

How can you be sure to avoid plagiarism in your writing?

Write all info on your index cards in your own words

What's the best way to overcome feelings of nervousness or anxiety before giving a presentation?

Spend a lot of time preparing, so you feel confident.

How can you build your language skills with ease?

Play popular brain games designed to build language skills

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1
What was the most important lesson Susan learned form her dad about giving a presentation?
Your audience is more cared than you are
Stand on a table and yell
The pitch of your voice is more important than your tone.
Preparation builds confidence
2
When creating a slide presentation, use all of the following guidelines, EXCEPT:
Have at least one slide per pocket
Use slide "transitions" to dress up your presentation
Put no more than 6 words or 2 graphics on one slide
The question on you pocket can become your headline
3
When selecting visuals, props, or digital media for your pres., use all guidelines, EXCEPT
Select a visual that represents an answer to the question on the pocket
Have at least one visual or prop per pocket
Put everything you want to say on the slide
Change visuals every 30-40 seconds
4
What does it mean to "use context clues" to understand the meaning of a word?
Use the other words in the sentence to determine the meaning of the word.
Search contextclues.com for the meaning of the word
Incorporate software to analyze the meaning of the word
Ask other people the meaning of the word
5
What is the best way to craft a good opening for your presentation?
Start with a question
Tell a story
Avoid using visuals, they distract from the speech
Start by thanking the audience for coming.
6
When people encounter a language question or challenge in the real world, they:
Ignore it
Ask the teacher
Avoid written communication
Use reference tools
7
The skill of knowing your "syntax" means:
You've mastered the English language
You are a strong leader
Knowing how to adjust you language to diff. settings and environments
You find people come to you for proofreading
8
When creating a 3-D Writing Organizer, what do you write on each pocket?
A list of all your research sources
Bullet points of related research ideas
A question that needs to be answered in your report
The date & subject
9
When you have enough index cards in each pocket and are ready to begin writing, you should:
Take index cards out of 1st pocket and copy them on paper
Take index cards out of 1st pocket and arrange them in most logical order
shuffle the cards to achieve a random order
Take index cards out of 1st pocket and put in the order you researched
10
Poor grammar and punctuation sends the message you don't pay attention. Follow all these rules with writing, EXCEPT:
Always have others read important things before you submit
Use oral communication instead
Master the "most Common Language Errors"
Always reread emails and use spell-check and grammar-check
11
Why should you always have someone proofread what you write?
So others can see your writing talents
We can't trust our own eyes to catch all of our errors
Having other people read it shares ideas
Reduces the risk of duplicate communications w/in an organization
12
To make your writing sound as natural as possible (and even help you get over "writer's block")...
Imagine how a college professor would write and try to imitate that.
Imagine you are explaining the information to a friend.
Use high-level vocabulary words, this gives you credibility
Ask a parent or teacher to review your writing.
13
What is the "80/20 Power Strategy" for PREPARING a clear presentation?
Bullet points with short sentences or phrases
Organize your presentation with a 3-D Organizer
80% Preparation, 20% practice
use visuals instead of words
14
How do you overcome the great challenge of public speaking "Give a highly planned pres. that sounds like natural speech?
Don't over practice, because it will sound rehearsed
Use smaller words and avoid big vocab words
Practice your presentation to make it sound more natural
Record the speech in advance
15
When creating a 3-D Writing Organizer, what do you write on each index card?
Answers to questions on the pocket
A list of all your research sources
The date & subject
Bullet points of related research ideas
16
A "figure of speech" is...
a group of words that do not mean what they literally represent
A model to help ddescribe the meaning of a word
the numerical equivalent of a word
a person with strong speaking skills
17
How do you create an "electronic" version of the 3-D Writing Organizer?
Create a new folder on your cpu and name separate documents with questions
scan the completed folder to a PDF file
You don't. It should ONLY be done in physical form
Search the internet for "3-D Writing Organizer Templates"
18
What is the "80/20 Power Strategy" for GIVING a presentation?
Stand on a table and yell
Practice several times on video
Practice, focusing on everything at once
Practice, focusing on one element at a time
19
Before you start writing your first draft, how many note cards should you have in each pocket?
7-8
5-6
3-4
1-2
20
When you have mastered the top 20% of the most common language errors, you've...
Only learned a small fraction of what you need to know to be successful
Mastered the "Auckley Complex Standard"
Mastered 80% of the problems you're likely to encounter
Actually learned 80% of all language errors
21
What is the "80/20 Power Strategy" for writing good papers, with ease?
Set a time limit for writing
Write all your thoughts down as they come to you.
Turn all topics to address into questions
Just start writing
22
Why is public speaking so difficult?
Its hard to focus on live presentations
studies show the human brain functions slower when watched
People don't understand the difference between written and spoken language
Because of the high expectations that audiences place on public speakers
23
When creating a 3-D Writing Organizer, what do you write on the front cover?
A list of all your research sources
Bullet points of related research ideas
Answers to questions on the pocket
The date & subject
24
What is the main reason people struggle with writing?
They aren't clear about their purpose for writing
They get confused with too many complicated grammar rules
They get distracted by spelling and struggle to focus
They aren't comfortable using language
25
When you come to a word you don't know, you can do all of the following, EXCEPT:
Make up your own meaning
Look up the meaning of the word
Use context clues
Take the word apart
26
The goal of practicing a presentation is to become familiar with all elements so that you can focus on:
The pitch and tone of your delivery
The pacing of your content and delivery.
Connecting with your audience
Your annunciation and volume
27
How can you be sure to avoid plagiarism in your writing?
Have someone else read your writing
Write all info on your index cards in your own words
avoid researching sources that may appear on turnitin.com
copy info on your index cards exactly as it appears in the source
28
What's the best way to overcome feelings of nervousness or anxiety before giving a presentation?
Spend a lot of time preparing, so you feel confident.
Watch funny movies or TV shows
Avoid making direct eye contact with audience
Drink herbal tea
29
How can you build your language skills with ease?
Study classic literature.
regularly study a thesaurus
Play popular brain games designed to build language skills
Read the dictionary from cover-to-cover
30
You can take apart a word to figure out its meaning. All are examples of parts of a word, EXCEPT:
Synonym
Prefix
Root
Suffix

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