SC Ready ELA Review

SC Ready ELA Review

SC Ready ELA - Grade 6

Practice Set Quizziz

Author's Perspective, Validity and Bias

How can we evaluate media

Multiple Choice

1. A student is writing a report about castles in the United Kingdom and found the following source.

Many castles in the United Kingdom have fallen into ruin at some point in time. Some castles have been returned to their original states because of individuals interested in preserving history. Some were rebuilt by royalty who wanted to put the castles back into use for defensive purposes. Sadly, others have been left to rot, crumbling away as if no one even cares if they stand or fall. The ironic thing is that these neglected castles often become the most photographed of the entire country.

Which sentence in the source best reveals the author’s bias?

• A. Some castles have been returned to their original states because of individuals interested in preserving history.

• B. Some were rebuilt by royalty who wanted to put the castles back into use for defensive purposes.

• C. Sadly, others have been left to rot, crumbling away as if no one even cares if they stand or fall.

• D. The ironic thing is that these neglected castles often become the most photographed of the entire country

Multiple Choice

2. A student made a plan for a research report. Read the plan.

Research Report Plan

Topic: home computers Audience: teacher and classmates

Purpose: to inform Research

Question: How have home computers changed since they were first introduced?

The student found several sources.

Which source would most likely have information that would be useful in the student’s report?

• A. a website that explains how to upgrade old computers to make them work like new

• B. a magazine article titled “How Computers Can Help Solve Everyday Problems”

• C. a book titled Where Do We Go from Here? The History and Future of Computers

• D. a website that shows people how to safely get rid of old computers

Multiple Choice

3. Which statement gives a theme of both passages?

• A. Difficult problems often have easy solutions.

• B. Family members should take care of one another during challenging times.

• C. Good listening is the key to successful teamwork.

• D. People should follow their dreams even if others fail to support them.

Multiple Choice

4. How are Charlie in “The Cave” and Mikela in “The Climb” similar in their reactions to the challenges they each face?

• A. Neither character panics when faced with a difficult situation.

• B. They both help others understand a solution to a problem.

• C. Neither character understands what has caused a dangerous situation.

• D. They both rely on special training they have received.