Analyzing informational text unit test
Grade 7
1. Sequence
2.It reveals reasons why cities want to host the Olympics.
3.People need to know how to check for valid information to prevent the spread of fake news.
4.The author offers examples of how to better a community by beautifying areas of previous destruction.
5.traditional text
6.audio of the speeches recorded by actors
7.If I had a break from doing schoolwork to take care of the other things I need to do before starting homework, I think I would be more focused.
8.The evidence is relevant and sufficient.
9.These practices can be relatively inexpensive to perform.
10.a quotation from a newspaper describing what kids need for a healthy sleep schedule
11.different experiences
12. Audio is one of the many communication media through which content creators and presenters can transmit their work to the public.
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13. The imitation octopus appears to be the subject of this paragraph's descriptive essay. It explains how the mimic octopus' capacity for change benefits it.
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14.Isaac is exhausted from working on schoolwork all day, as it is indicated in the text, so he wants to do his homework later. Isaac thinks he would be more focused if he completed his assignments later
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15. I believe this is true because most authors have varied upbringings. Additionally, if individuals come from different backgrounds, they may interpret information differently. For example, if they come from a happy family or background, they may find it upsetting to hear something truly depressing. Some authors utilize the terrible incidents to create a nice story, while others use them to create sad stories because they may write sad novels since they had a sad upbringing and so perceive facts and stuff differently. Some writers include joyous occasions. That is how I believe that several authors may view the same data in various ways.
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Answers from ur be..., this is now out of date, most of the questions are still on the test, but some aren't, for example, the mimic octopus one is now asking about what format you would use to display the information, not what the main subject is (which I believe is the question you answered)
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A student wants to teach a friend how to sew. Which type of medium should the student use?(1 point)
Responses
video
video
text
text
audio recording
audio recording
photo
A video would be the best medium to use to teach a friend how to sew. It can demonstrate the steps visually and make it easier for the friend to follow along.
A student is having a hard time telling the difference between a parrot and a toucan. Which type of medium would help the student recognize the differences?(1 point)
Responses
map
map
audio recording
audio recording
photo
photo
text
A photo would be the best medium to use to help the student recognize the differences between a parrot and a toucan. A photo can provide a clear visual representation of the distinguishing features of each bird.
Which statement could be used as a claim that argues against school uniforms?(1 point)
Responses
School uniforms require cooperation from students.
School uniforms require cooperation from students.
School uniforms limit the individuality of students.
School uniforms limit the individuality of students.
School uniforms might go on sale.
School uniforms might go on sale.
School uniforms can be personalized.
"School uniforms limit the individuality of students" could be used as a claim that argues against school uniforms.
Which piece of evidence could persuade a reader to support a claim that middle-school students should be required to wear uniforms?(1 point)
Responses
When everyone looks the same in their uniforms, students begin to lose their uniqueness.
When everyone looks the same in their uniforms, students begin to lose their uniqueness.
In a school district that recently made school uniforms a requirement, attendance rates and grades have increased.
In a school district that recently made school uniforms a requirement, attendance rates and grades have increased.
Compared to the cost of regular clothes, the cost of uniforms is often quite less.
Compared to the cost of regular clothes, the cost of uniforms is often quite less.
School uniforms can be ordered online, which is much easier than going to a store.
"In a school district that recently made school uniforms a requirement, attendance rates and grades have increased" could persuade a reader to support a claim that middle-school students should be required to wear uniforms, as it provides specific evidence of the positive impact of uniforms on academic outcomes.
Which would be a sound argument for the proposition that a community should sponsor a riverfront clean-up day?(1 point)
Responses
Students need more community service hours for graduation, and a clean-up day is a fun option.
Students need more community service hours for graduation, and a clean-up day is a fun option.
The Ohio River is nearly 1,000 miles long from end to end, and that's more than one-third of the length of the Mississippi River.
The Ohio River is nearly 1,000 miles long from end to end, and that's more than one-third of the length of the Mississippi River.
A clean-up day would bring the community together on a project to reduce pollution and beautify the parks.
A clean-up day would bring the community together on a project to reduce pollution and beautify the parks.
Many people in our community enjoy walking by the riverfront.
"A clean-up day would bring the community together on a project to reduce pollution and beautify the parks" would be a sound argument for the proposition that a community should sponsor a riverfront clean-up day, as it highlights the positive impact of the event on the community and environment.
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Go-well Vitamins are made especially for teenagers. They make your skin shiny and clear. Mrs. J. Rice reports that her daughter's skin has improved dramatically, thanks to Go-well Vitamins. "I love what Go-well has done for me," Lily Rice confirms. Go-well is making teens happy throughout the Midwest. Bottles are flying off the shelves.
Why is the claim about the vitamins unsupported by sufficient evidence?
(1 point)
Responses
The passage centers on a personal testimonial.
The passage centers on a personal testimonial.
The passage uses a figure of speech in the last line.
The passage uses a figure of speech in the last line.
The passage includes references to emotions.
The passage includes references to emotions.
The passage includes references to scientific research.
The claim about the vitamins is unsupported by sufficient evidence because the passage centers on a personal testimonial, rather than scientific research or data showing the effectiveness of the vitamins.
Which information would be relevant and sufficient for the claim that rest, ice, compression, and elevation can help treat a mild sprain?(1 point)
Responses
a statistic about the proper treatment for broken bones
a statistic about the proper treatment for broken bones
a survey revealing the number of students who have had sprains in the past
a survey revealing the number of students who have had sprains in the past
a story from a student who used this method to treat a sprain
a story from a student who used this method to treat a sprain
a statement from a doctor about first aid for sprains that included this advice
a statement from a doctor about first aid for sprains that included this advice
A statement from a doctor about first aid for sprains that includes the advice of rest, ice, compression, and elevation would be relevant and sufficient to support the claim that this method can help treat a mild sprain.
Use the information from the two sources to answer the question.
Source 1: Requiring school districts to recycle will reduce the emissions of greenhouses gases that damage the environment. School districts have many people in them and dispose of large amounts of waste. Their participation is necessary if recycling is going to have an impact on the environment.
Source 2: Outside recycling programs can be expensive for schools that need to use their district's money for educational programs and resources. While recycling is important for protecting our planet, getting all students to follow a specific program is not easy and can cause programs to be ineffective.
On which fact do the two sources disagree?
(1 point)
Responses
Recycling programs in schools damage the environment.
Recycling programs in schools damage the environment.
Successful recycling programs require the participation of many people.
Successful recycling programs require the participation of many people.
There are too many people in a school district to follow one plan.
There are too many people in a school district to follow one plan.
There is a need to protect the environment with recycling.
There is a need to protect the environment with recycling.
The two sources disagree on the cost and effectiveness of recycling programs in schools. Source 1 argues that requiring school districts to recycle will have a positive impact on the environment, while Source 2 suggests that outside recycling programs can be expensive for schools and may not be effective in getting all students to follow a specific program.
Use the claims to answer the question.
Claim 1: Sharing risky online information increases the likelihood of receiving negative online feedback on social media.
Claim 2: Social media use may result in changing sleep cycles for adolescents, which may contribute to depression.
On which fact to the claims agree?
(1 point)
Responses
Social media negatively affects adolescents.
Social media negatively affects adolescents.
Social media has no positive effect on adolescent behavior.
Social media has no positive effect on adolescent behavior.
Social media reinforces the offline relationships that adolescents have.
Social media reinforces the offline relationships that adolescents have.
Social media is used by most adolescents.
Both claims agree that social media use has potential negative consequences for adolescents. Claim 1 suggests that sharing risky online information can lead to negative online feedback, while Claim 2 argues that social media use can contribute to changes in sleep patterns and potentially depression.
A student is researching "performance enhancement equipment in competitive sports." Which source is most likely to be trustworthy?(1 point)
Responses
the opinions of nine basketball players
the opinions of nine basketball players
a survey of six physical education teachers
a survey of six physical education teachers
a survey of eight professional athletic organizations
a survey of eight professional athletic organizations
the opinions of five baseball coaches
the opinions of five baseball coaches
A survey of eight professional athletic organizations is most likely to be trustworthy as professional athletic organizations have a stake in maintaining the integrity of their sport and are knowledgeable about performance enhancement equipment and its impact on competition.
Use the paragraph to complete the activity.
Forests cover about 31% of the land on Earth. Sadly, that number is decreasing at a rapid rate. Deforestation, which is human-driven and natural loss of trees, is one of the main causes of this depletion. A natural loss of trees might come from a fire, for example, but deforestation done by humans is more common and involves removing trees to make room for something else. This can include clearing land for farming or using the wood from trees for fuel, construction, or manufacturing. Despite these potential economic benefits, deforestation should be stopped because forests are too important for people, animals, and the environment.
Write 3-5 sentences explaining what the key concept of the paragraph is and how the author develops the key concept.
(4 points)
The key concept of the paragraph is deforestation and its impact on the environment. The author highlights the decreasing forest cover on Earth, and identifies human-driven and natural loss of trees as the main causes of this problem. The author explains that deforestation can be caused by human activities like agriculture and urbanization and illustrates why it is detrimental to people, animals, and the environment. The author concludes by arguing that deforestation should be stopped because of the importance of forests for life on Earth. Overall, the author develops the key concept of deforestation by providing evidence to support the claim that it is a significant problem that needs to be addressed.
Use the article to complete the activity.
Vote No on the Highway 85 Extension
by Victoria Vail, Tribune staff writer
Next week, the city council will consider a proposal to extend Highway 85 by 10 miles. A small coalition of real estate developers have hurried this proposal forward, hoping to capitalize on state tax breaks and reassuring the city that their intentions are good. In truth, however, the proposed extension would hurt our community. It would be bad for downtown businesses, bad for families, and bad for the environment.
Bad for Downtown Businesses
Developers claim that the land west of town is ripe to be turned into a combined retail/residential area. They say that the extension of Highway 85 would give shoppers access to a greater variety of stores. In truth, though, we already have a great variety of stores downtown—over 200 of them. Many of these businesses have been hurting for several years due to the neglect of the Exit 10 overpass, which has made driving difficult. Extending Highway 85 would give shoppers a reason to avoid downtown altogether—likely dooming many small businesses and leaving buildings vacant. However, the overpass could be repaired at a fraction of the cost of the highway extension. This small investment in city infrastructure would be good for businesses and shoppers alike.
In 1-2 sentences, identify the author's point of view and the author's purpose.
(2 points)
The author's point of view is against the proposed extension of Highway 85, and the author's purpose is to persuade readers to vote against the proposal by presenting arguments against it.
Write 3-5 sentences explaining how the writer of a persuasive text addresses conflicting viewpoints and evidence. (4 points)
The writer of a persuasive text typically addresses conflicting viewpoints and evidence by acknowledging opposing arguments and presenting counterarguments that effectively refute those viewpoints. A persuasive text may use evidence to support its own position while challenging the evidence presented by opposing viewpoints. The writer may also anticipate and respond to potential objections or concerns that readers may have about the position presented in the text. The writer may use rhetorical devices, such as emotional appeals or appeal to authority, to persuade readers of the validity of the position. In doing so, the writer seeks to convince readers to adopt the position presented in the text.
Use the claims about banning plastic bags to complete the activity.
Claim 1
What do you think about when you toss a plastic bag into the garbage? If you’re like most people, then you probably do not think about much at all. We don’t think about the fact that plastic bags take centuries to decay. We do not think about how many bags end up in lakes, rivers, and oceans, harming wildlife and even causing death. However, we should think about all this. Better yet, we should do something about it: ban the use of plastic bags. If this happens, then we will all feel better knowing that we are not contributing to pollution and harming wildlife. And besides, plastic bags are not a necessity. Paper bags are an alternative, and so are reusable cloth bags.
Claim 2
It seems like we are drowning in plastic bags, but before you decide to ban them, you should remember some of the reasons companies started using plastic back in the 1970s. Before there was plastic, there was paper and cardboard, which are made from trees. So, switching from paper to plastic saved some trees. Plastic also saved people money because it kept food fresher for longer. Also, it is lighter than cardboard or glass, so it was cheaper to ship things wrapped in plastic. Plus, plastic is safer than glass, which tends to break. So, yes, we should be using less plastic, but it does not make sense to ban it until we find a better solution.
Which paragraph provides more sound arguments? Why or why not? Write 3-5 sentences supporting your answer.(4 points)