Module 1 - Intro

Question 1

If you can get excited about a movie then you can also find your way into the world of a:
sport

Answer 1

book - Many movies these days are based on popular books. One example is the Harry Potter Series.

Question 2

Which is an example when correct spelling is not that important?

• first draft of a story for school
• a note to your best friend
• an answer to a question in
• an online discussion
• all of the above

Answer 2

All of the examples below present a time when correct spelling is not that important, as long as the information is understandable you can fix the mistakes later.

Question 3

Good reading skills are necessary to complete everyday activities. Why might you need good reading skills when you are walking your dog?

Answer 3

to read important road signs

Question 4

Some places you can find literature are:

Answer 4

-graphic novels
-song lyrics
-television shows
Literature can also be found on blogs, websites, and even video games.

Question 5

If you like to try out different kinds of books and stories as a reader then you’ll:

Answer 5

be able to talk to just about anybody about what they like to read

Question 6

Good reading skills are necessary to complete everyday activities. Why might you need good reading skills when you are at a restaurant?

Answer 6

to read a menu

Question 7

Which example is a time when correct spelling is very important?
-answer to a question in an online discussion

• letter to the mayor asking for a new park
• a note to your best friend
• first draft of a story for school

Answer 7

• letter to the mayor asking for a new park

It is important to use good spelling when you are writing to the mayor because you are trying to make a good impression and persuade him.

Question 8

One of the first steps when you begin a training program is to set a:

Answer 8

benchmark

A benchmark is like a starting place. It shows you how much you can do right now, before you start training.

Question 9

Someone who can turn a made-up world into an adventure using words is:

Answer 9

a writer
As you go through this course try to think of yourself as a writer and use what you learn to create stories with great imagination.

Question 10

If you like to watch the movie first then read the book then you:

Answer 10

probably see the movie’s actors in your head when you read the book

It can be a lot of fun to read a book first then see the movie version. It is fun to compare and contrast the movie to the book.