SQUADS #4 Learning Intentions - Today, I am going to address these College Readiness Standards in Reading: 1.Generalizations and Conclusions Sequential, Comparative, and Cause-Effect Relationships Supporting Details Main Ideas and Author's Approach Generalizations and Conclusions Supporting Details Sequential, Comparative, and Cause-Effect Relationships Success Criteria – Never forget that you can take active notes throughout the Reading portion of the ACT! Too many students neglect to engage their brains and improve their chances at success by not simply marking their passages while reading. Marking your reading passage is one of the most efficient ways to improve your comprehension! Practice with sticky notes in English this week! “9 th Grade Reading” CPW

Quick Note! Today’s questions are based on the printed passage you will receive shortly. After reading your passage individually or as a group, choose the best answer to each question. You may refer to the passages as often as necessary. You have 4 Minutes to read your passage!

9 th Grade Reading #1.According to the article which of the following are not on the list of “Worst Majors”? A. English B. Religious Studies C. Information Technology D. Anthropology

9 th Grade Reading #2.According to the article, who are “tomorrow’s starving artists”? A. Liberal Arts majors B. Studio Arts majors C. Theatre Arts majors D. Fine Arts majors

9 th Grade Reading #3.According to the article, what is the median salary for English grads with a bachelor’s degree? A. $54,754 B. $48,000 C. $9,000 D. $54,756

9 th Grade Reading #4.What is the main idea of this article? A. It pays to take time to know whether the your course of study is a career-killer. B. Paying for a college degree can be expensive. C. Worst College Majors for Your Career D. Not all college majors are created equal.

9 th Grade Reading #5.According to the article, each of the 10 “Worst College Majors” have which of the following in common: A. They will always kill your career. B. They all have a median salary for recent grads under $37,500. C. With the exception of Philosophy and Religious Studies, they each have projected job growth. D. B and C

9 th Grade Reading #6.What is the unemployment rate for Theatre Arts and English? A.7.6% and 6.9% B. 7.4% and 8.1% C. 7.1% and 6.7% D. 7.1% and 7.3%

9 th Grade Reading #7.According to article if “foreign cultures are your thing,” which major should one pursue? A. Anthropology B. Sociology C. Photography D. International Relations

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