Nonfiction+Reading

﻿ Reader Response Questions November 1, 2010


 * Write about something that surprised you from today's reading. Use a quote. Briefly describe. Talk about how/why you were surprised.
 * Write about the most interesting thing that you read in today's reading. Use a quote. Briefly describe. Talk about why you were interested.
 * What organizational strategies is the author using? Defend your choice.

November 5, 2010


 * Which of the athletes from this section did you find the most inspirational? Summarize and explain. Use a direct quote.
 * What kinds of research would Marty Kaminsky have had to do to complete this book. List several types of sources and explain how he might have used each.


 * Reading Nonfiction Online **

Evaluating Websites Powerpoint View here

Evaluate the following websites:

First Genetics

Genetics Education Center

<span style="color: #008080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Dog Island

<span style="color: #008080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Define the following terms:
 * <span style="color: #008080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Bias
 * <span style="color: #008080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Objectiveness
 * <span style="color: #008080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Credentials
 * <span style="color: #008080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Reliability
 * <span style="color: #008080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 120%;">Validity