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Consider this image.

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Here is a pile of trash washing up on a beach; it is an unattractive sight.
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Billions of pounds of plastic trash litter the world’s oceans and beaches.
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When people travel to the beach for vacation, they often encounter trash.
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Trash consists of many plastic items, including plastic milk and water bottles.
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Read this source of information.(1) Drivers must remain alert at all times, scanning the roadway for potential changes and dangers. (2) Many activities distract drivers, such as eating, drinking, and changing the radio station. (3) Conversations with other car occupants and text conversations are common distractions.(4) Some studies suggest that texting doubles a driver’s reaction time to roadway hazards.

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Read this prompt.Create a multimedia presentation about mandatory community service hours as a graduation requirement. Research a variety of sources and create visual aids to accompany your spoken presentation.

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Some students enjoy serving senior citizens of the community at local retirement homes.
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I bet our county will add community service hours on top of all the other useless graduation requirements.
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Many school systems encourage high school students to perform community service hours.
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Community service requirements are beneficial, nurturing young people’s interests and civic consciences.
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Read this prompt.Create a presentation to convince the Hanover County School Board members that the county should add a fall break to next year’s school schedule, creating a week-long respite in October.

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family
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classmates
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business owners
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leaders
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Which sentence provides the best hook for a presentation about energy conservation?

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Every American household should strive to reduce energy consumption.
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Would you be willing to flip a switch to preserve energy for future generations?
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Turn off lights, unplug toasters, and power down electronics before leaving.
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Do you know who is often credited with the invention of the light bulb?
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It seems like every day in class teachers say, “Get out your textbook.”
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Frederick Douglas once said, “Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.”
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A person’s ability to read impacts his success in every academic area.
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Strengthening reading skills in elementary school will improve all test scores.
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Consider this image.

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as an informative tool outlining the timeline for voting in a class election
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as a persuasive device encouraging students to vote in a school election
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as an informative tool comparing the candidates in a school election
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as a persuasive device demanding students research the issues in an election
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Consider this image.

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an informative presentation about how to read food labels
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a persuasive presentation about the importance of healthy food choices
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a persuasive presentation about the superiority of organic food
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an informative presentation about the US Food and Drug Administration
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Which statement describes an effective use of notes in a presentation?

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Notes should be read word for word during an oral presentation.
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Notes should include reminders about eye contact and gesturing.
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Notes should be easy to follow to maintain the speaker’s train of thought.
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Notes should include all answers to potential questions from the audience.
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Consider this claim.Every elective curriculum should include a variety of choices in the fine arts, including chorus, band, orchestra, art, and dance.Which statement provides the best support for this claim?

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Fine arts classes fit the school schedule, meeting three to five times per week.
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Fine arts classes hone observational skills that foster academic success.
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Participants in fine arts classes must also fulfill their academic requirements.
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Participants in fine arts classes meet with their peers and a certified instructor.
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Which sentence provides the best hook for a presentation about energy conservation?

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Every American household should strive to reduce energy consumption.
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Would you be willing to flip a switch to preserve energy for future generations?
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Turn off lights, unplug toasters, and power down electronics before leaving.
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Do you know who is often credited with the invention of the light bulb?
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Consider this image.

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This man is texting while driving and may not see obstacles in his path.
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Many states have passed laws that prohibit texting and driving.
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Distractions are dangerous; don’t text and drive.
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It is time for you to stop and think!
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Read this source of information.(1) Drivers must remain alert at all times, scanning the roadway for potential changes and dangers. (2) Many activities distract drivers, such as eating, drinking, and changing the radio station. (3) Conversations with other car occupants and text conversations are common distractions.(4) Some studies suggest that texting doubles a driver’s reaction time to roadway hazards.

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Which image is the best choice for convincing high school students to plant a tree on Earth Day?

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A pair of adult hands holding a child's hands holding a small seedling.
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A small boy planting seeds in a garden.
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Two teenagers planting a small tree.
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A young woman posed behind bushes.
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Read this prompt.Create a presentation to convince the Hanover County School Board members that the county should add a fall break to next year’s school schedule, creating a week-long respite in October.

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family
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classmates
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business owners
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leaders
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Consider this image.

Question illustration
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as an informative tool outlining the timeline for voting in a class election
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as a persuasive device encouraging students to vote in a school election
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as an informative tool comparing the candidates in a school election
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as a persuasive device demanding students research the issues in an election
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Which sentence provides the best hook for a presentation about literacy?

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It seems like every day in class teachers say, “Get out your textbook.”
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Frederick Douglas once said, “Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.”
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A person’s ability to read impacts his success in every academic area.
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Strengthening reading skills in elementary school will improve all test scores.
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Which statement best describes the role of body language in a presentation?

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Body language allows a presenter to pace in front of the audience to release tension.
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Body language allows a presenter to slouch casually at the podium to establish a rapport with the audience.
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Body language allows a presenter to gesture with zeal to entertain and amuse the audience.
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Body language allows a presenter to interact with visuals and convey enthusiasm for the topic.
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How can presenters best address two sides of an issue?

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by including reasons and evidence
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by including a claim and counterclaim
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by including statistics and relevant facts
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by including research and a bibliography

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