ECM 12 TEST PRIMER

A successful effort on this primer is a good indication that you are on track for your upcoming test.

The 10 commandments of answering questions are as follows:

Answers should be in full sentences.
Make sure your answer can stand by itself.
Search out the key words.
Count number of question marks.
Don’t argue the question unless you really know your stuff!
Consider the value of the question.
Read through your test before starting!
Make a blueprint for longer answer questions.
Check your work!
Re-check.

Explain what is meant by each of these commandments.

For each of the following, explain HOW you would go about answering the question. Include things such as amount of detail, length, and topics covered in your answer.

How did the shark find Santiago? (1 point)
Which black loyalists were in a better position to make a living in Nova Scotia? Why? (5 points)
Describe the experiences of the first year in Nova Scotia for many of the Black Loyalists (5 points)
Canada’s first race riot: where, when, and why? (5 points)
Black Loyalists thought they were coming to Nova Scotia to start a new life. Unfortunately, many Black Loyalists exchanged one form of slavery for another. Explain. (10 points)
Speculate on why Africa has so many climate zones. (3 points)

List and explain the various steps one must take in order to create a solid article of persuasion.
Read the article "Hate sites grow in wake of Sept. 11" and answer the following questions.

What was Tristan Smith looking for when he stumbled upon internet hate sites?
Why is it difficult to regulate internet content?
What is the problem with "firewalls’ or screens designed to prevent kids from searching certain things on the internet?
List the examples of the hate materials found online, as described in this article.
Why do you think this issue has worsened since September 11?
Why do you think that people "see it and believe it" , when it comes to internet sites designed to attract young surfers toward misinformation?

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