
Embedding Quotes and Citing Evidence
Quiz by Katie Winstead
Tag the questions with any skills you have. Your dashboard will track each student's mastery of each skill.
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In an article by the New York Times, it states, "The results, from a national sample of about 8,000 eighth graders in each subject, track with scores in math and reading, which also decreased during the pandemic" (Sarah Mervosh).
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An article by CNN about climate change declares, If greenhouse gas emissions continue at their current rate, the Earth's temperature could increase by 3.2 degrees Celsius by the end of the century (Strickland).
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"Plastic pollution is one of the greatest threats to our planet's ecosystems" (Parker).
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In an article titled "The Mental Health Crisis on College Campuses," NBC News reports that, "1 in 5 college students struggle with mental health” (James)
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As the Washington Post notes, "The income gap between the rich and poor in America has reached its highest level in more than 50 years."
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An article by Scientific American, "The world's oceans are becoming more acidic due to the absorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, which can have devastating effects on marine life" (Hardt).
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"Artificial intelligence is expected to create millions of new jobs in the coming years" (Chowdhry).
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As NPR reports, "Studies have shown that spending time in nature can reduce stress and improve mental health" (Greg Aubrey).
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An article by TIME argues that, Social media has had a profound impact on the way we communicate and interact with one another (Steinmetz).
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According to an article by The Atlantic, "The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world."
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An article by CNBC explains that, "Inflation occurs when there is too much money chasing too few goods and services, causing prices to rise" (Li)
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In an article titled "The Positive Effects of Video Games," Psychology Today notes, "Video games can improve cognitive skills, such as attention, memory, and spatial reasoning" (Pappas)
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An article by The New Yorker argues, "The high cost of college tuition is putting a degree out of reach for many low-income students."
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As Forbes reports, The average American household has $6,000 in credit card debt (Dunn).
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According to an article by National Public Radio, "Studies have shown that children who learn a second language are better able to understand and appreciate other cultures" (Sam Ludden).
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As the BBC, "The global gaming industry is worth over $150 billion and is growing at a rate of around 10% per year" (Kelion).
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In an article titled "The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health," Healthline suggests that "Social media can be a source of anxiety and depression for some users, but it can also provide a sense of connection and support for others."
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An article by The Wall Street Journal notes that, The gig economy, which includes jobs like ride-sharing and food delivery, has grown significantly in recent years (Rubenfire).
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"More and more companies are embracing remote work, with over 80% of U.S. companies now offering some form of telecommuting" (Novak).