1. E R How to answer multiple choice questions NBP# 4
Try the E-R-A approach E
Examine
Start by carefully reading the question
Be sure you understand any info the q. provides
Ask: What is the question asking me to do? R
Recall
What is the topic of the question?
What do you know about the topic?
(Review important concepts, facts & relationships)
Its okay to make notes and write on the test

2. E R A How to answer multiple choice questions NBP# 2 Examine
Start by carefully reading the question
Be sure you understand any info the q. provides
Ask: What is the question asking me to do? R
Recall
What is the topic of the question?
What do you know about the topic?
(Review important concepts, facts & relationships)
Its okay to make notes and write on the test
NBP# 2 A
Apply What You Know
Finally, take what you recall and apply it to answer the question
Sometimes it helps to answer the question BEFORE you look at the answer choices

3. Glue this strip here NBP# 5
A Generalization identifies characteristics that several
specific facts or examples share.
Egyptian civilization developed along the Nile River.
Mesopotamian civilizations developed between the Tigris and the Euphrates Rivers.
Chinese civilization first arose along the Hwang Ho.
What generalizations can you make from the facts above?
(turn to a neighbor and discuss your answers)
Glue
this
strip here

4. Glue this strip here NBP# 3 Compare and Contrast Questions
A Generalization identifies characteristics that several
specific facts or examples share.
Egyptian civilization developed along the Nile River.
Mesopotamian civilizations developed between the Tigris and the Euphrates Rivers.
Chinese civilization first arose along the Hwang Ho.
What generalizations can you make from the facts above?
(turn to a neighbor and discuss your answers)
Write your answer here.
Glue
this
strip here
Compare and Contrast Questions
We often compare 2 or more things to understand them better. Look at both similarities and differences.
A Venn diagram works well for this

5. Cause Effect NBP# 6 Cause and Effect Questions
Much of history consists of events leading to other events. The explanation of WHY an event happened gives history much of its meaning
Some Examples
Cause
Effect
Someone turned on the light
The light came on
2. European encounter with natives in America
An exchange of ideas & products & the conquest of the Americas and death of millions from disease

6. NBP# 5 Glue the page that says MAPS onto page 5
Tape the questions on top of
the map on page 5
Tape

7. Glue the page that says TIMELINES onto page 6
NBP# 6

8. Glue this page onto page 7 NBP# 7
Complete this page on your own. We’ll check it tomorrow.