Introduction
The etymology of the word quiz has origins in the early 1800 English period. Modern use includes testing after reading a short story to assess reading comprehension; a fun activity which concentrates on trivia; or in the case of more complex topics in which a number of words are unfamiliar, which is usually a form of readers assessment, but often has fewer questions of lesser difficulty and requires less time for completion than a test.
Creating An Interest
Poetry appreciation is a life long enjoyment which opens the door to knowledge. Venturing into the world of the poet, to travel in his or her shoes, on journeys which otherwise would not be taken due to a multitude of reasons. So let us travel together to explore a quote from the poem Abou Ben Adhem, by Leigh Hunt. Which is an example of creating an interest.
"Write me as one who loves his fellow men." Which will not be fully appreciated or explored until the poem has been read and appreciated, for only then will a reader get the full force of the idea.
Abou Ben Adhem (may his tribe increase!)
Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace,
And saw, within the moonlight of his room,
Making it rich, and like a lily in bloom,
An angel writing in a book of gold-
Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold,
And to the presence in the room he said,
"What writest thou?" The vision raised its head,
And with a look made all of sweet accord,
Answer'd, "The names of those who love the Lord."
"And is mine one?" said Abou. "Nay, not so,"
Replied the angel. Abou spoke more low,
But Cheerily still, and said, "I pray thee, then,
Write me as one who loves his fellow men."
The angel wrote and vanish'd. The next night
It came again with a great wakening light,
And show'd the names whom love of God had Bless'd,
And Lo! Ben Adhem's name led all the rest.
Reusable Learning
A quiz can take any form, as we discussed in the opening. Some quizzes which accentuate a teaching and learning experience are found below.
Author: Robert D. Lancaster, Copyright 280901