Current Events Quiz
Okay, let's do our first current events quiz. This one is a free one so you will all get a 100 on this one. You will have 45 minutes to work on this one today before I post new work, but usually I want you to get it done in 20-30 minutes. In general, you do not have to read every word in a story. Look for the key words, and try to find the short answer questions quickly. It shouldn't take you long, maybe 1-2 minute each to find the answer. I will rarely ask you for information at the end of any given story.
Try to leave at least 10 minutes to read and respond to the long response question. Again, you can skim read most articles to get the idea and then give me your opinions on what you read. Most of the long response topics are BIG, meaning they are things that are currently happening in the world. Things like the war in the Ukraine, the election, the Israel/Palestine conflict, or other major issues in the news today.
You should have some ideas about these topics before you even read the article I share with you.
So here we go: I will use Google News to create this quiz. Google News is a repository of links to various news sources around the country. I will link the story I want you to read for each question I ask. For the first five questions you will need to click to that link and skim/read the story for the answer. This should be fast and painless.
On your Google Site, please make a new subpage and title it: Current Events Practice. Answer the question below on that page. You are welcome to make multiple text boxes if that is easier, or if you want to work on just one text box, that is great. Whatever is best for you. Please be aware that if you copy and past the questions to your Google Site, it can create some formatting problems. I DO NOT NEED you to include the questions - just the answers.
Here is today's!!
1. According to the article, what were, previously, the earliest examples of mummification before the most recent finds in ancient Asia?
2. What is the sample from Mars called that scientists think might be the strongest link to potential life on that planet, according to the article below? (I am looking for a specific proper noun mentioned in the article that was collected by the Perseverance rover)
3. How many cars does Rivian expect to make at their new Georgia plant in 2028, according to the article below?
4. How much are the new "Meta Ray-Ban Display" glasses anticipated to cost, according to the article below?
5. What was one film the actor Robert Redford starred in AND what was one film he directed according to the article below?
Long Response:
Please read the following story and respond to the questions below. Please answer the question fully and always try to answer WHY. This section is the subjective section and I will penalize you if you write one word or short phrases for answers with an open-ended question.
A. Briefly summarize the story in a sentence or two
B. Regardless of the reason or topic, explain what you think about people being fired for social media posts?
C. Explain your feelings on this topic IF the offending post was made during working hours VERSUS the same post was made on private time. Should people be held accountable at their jobs for statements made on their own time away from work (EXPLAIN)?
D. When you learn about these kinds of things, does it impact how you use or think about social media? (EXPLAIN YOUR FEELINGS)
E. Explain your understanding of the 1st Amendment when it comes to free speech
F. How should society regulate social media use and posts made by private individuals on their own time (take into consideration that some posts might be made in private groups, or might be people being turned in by family members with opposing viewpoints)?
REMINDER - A single sentence isn't enough. I expect you to expand upon your writing. If you think you have written enough, you haven't, write more. Be sure to answer WHY you think something.
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