CFA 2 Unit 2 Post Assessment Review

Unit 2 Post Assessment Review

Standards: RL2, RL3, RI2, RI8, W1a, b, & c

Ms. Loving

Standards we will review...

ELAGSE8RL2: Determine a theme and/or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text.

ELAGSE8RL3: Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.

ELAGSE8RI2: Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text.

ELAGSE8RI8: Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced

Multiple Choice

Standard: RL3

"Come on, Steve!" Jace said with a smile. "Cleaning out the closet might be fun! You never know what hidden treasures might be in that old room!"

Question: What might the reader conclude about Jace after reading this dialogue?

• Jace enjoys cleaning.

• Jace enjoys spending time with Steve.

• Jace wants to have an organized closet.

• Jace tries to have a positive attitude.

Multiple Choice

Standard: RL2

Steve and Jace are nervous about moving into a new home. While unpacking from their move, they go into the closet and find a mysterious case left by the previous homeowner. They think about opening the case, but their father tells them to take it back to the owner because it might hold special items. After Steve and Jace return the case, the owner is happy to have his belongings back.

Question: What theme BEST relates to the events that unfold in the plot?

• Adjusting to a new home is easier when you start to make new friends.

• Do not keep secrets from your parents about things you find in your home.

• You will feel fulfilled about returning something special to its owner.

• Never open a secret case alone because it might have personal belongings.

Multiple Choice

Standard: RI2

San Antonio is currently the seventh-largest city in the United States, but not many know the remarkable history behind this modern-day metropolis. In 1691, a group of Spanish explorers happened upon a river and a Native American settlement in what is now the state of Texas. They named both "San Antonio" because it was June 13, the feast of Saint Anthony. Soon, the river became home to a fort, a Catholic mission, and a community, all of which they called San Antonio de los Llanos.

For the next 100 years, San Antonio was mostly under Spanish control. In the early 18000s, the Spanish turned the old mission into a fort called the Alamo. Texans took control of the fort in 1835. Shortly after, General Santa Anna arrived with an army 2,000 strong. Fewer than 200 soldiers and volunteers gathered in the Alamo, but they held off the Mexican army for 13 days. On March 2, 1836, Texas declared its independence from Mexico, and on December 28, 1845, became a U.S. state.

San Antonio prospered after the Civil War, and in 1877, the first railway reached the town. By 1900, five railways served San Antonio, then the largest city in Texas with 50,000 people.

Today, San Antonio thrives. It is home to five military bases, more than one million people, and Market Square, the largest Mexican marketplace outside of Mexico. San Antonio is a lively city with a rich and memorable history.

Question: Which sentence BEST states the central idea of the text?

• After the Civil War, the city of San Antonio prospered.

• San Antonio is famous because of the Alamo.

• Market Square is a large Mexican marketplace in San Antonio.

• San Antonio is a thriving city with a fascinating history.

Open Ended

Standard: RI2

San Antonio is currently the seventh-largest city in the United States, but not many know the remarkable history behind this modern-day metropolis. In 1691, a group of Spanish explorers happened upon a river and a Native American settlement in what is now the state of Texas. They named both "San Antonio" because it was June 13, the feast of Saint Anthony. Soon, the river became home to a fort, a Catholic mission, and a community, all of which they called San Antonio de los Llanos.

For the next 100 years, San Antonio was mostly under Spanish control. In the early 18000s, the Spanish turned the old mission into a fort called the Alamo. Texans took control of the fort in 1835. Shortly after, General Santa Anna arrived with an army 2,000 strong. Fewer than 200 soldiers and volunteers gathered in the Alamo, but they held off the Mexican army for 13 days. On March 2, 1836, Texas declared its independence from Mexico, and on December 28, 1845, became a U.S. state.

San Antonio prospered after the Civil War, and in 1877, the first railway reached the town. By 1900, five railways served San Antonio, then the largest city in Texas with 50,000 people.

Today, San Antonio thrives. It is home to five military bases, more than one million people, and Market Square, the largest Mexican marketplace outside of Mexico. San Antonio is a lively city with a rich and memorable history.

Central Idea: San Antonio is a thriving city with fascinating history.

Question: What details in the text would help the reader to infer the central idea?

Open Ended

Standard: RI8

Did you know that the Mars rover Curiosity cost $2.6 billion? Previous rovers Spirit and Opportunity together cost $800 million. These enormous numbers seem absurd when we consider that our country is in debt and countless people are hungry and homeless.

Space program funds should be cut dramatically so that the money can be used to solve our country's economic and social problems. Sending robots to other planets may be inspiring for children, but don't we have a duty to feed and clothe these children? People need to speak out on this urgent issue so that we can make cuts that matter and put money where it's needed most.

Question: What is the author's claim?

Multiple Choice

Standard: RI8

Did you know that the Mars rover Curiosity cost $2.6 billion? Previous rovers Spirit and Opportunity together cost $800 million. These enormous numbers seem absurd when we consider that our country is in debt and countless people are hungry and8Standard: RI8Did you know that the Mars rover Curiosity cost $2.6 billion? Previous rovers Spirit and Opportunity together cost $800 million. These enormous numbers seem absurd when we consider that our country is in debt and countless people are hungry and homeless. Space program funds should be cut dramatically so that the money can be used to solve our country's economic and social problems. Sending robots to other planets may be inspiring for children, but don't we have a duty to feed and clothe these children? People need to speak out on this urgent issue so that we can make cuts that matter and put money where it's needed most. Question: What evidence does the author provide to support her reasoning that money used for the space program should be used to address poverty? homeless.

Space program funds should be cut dramatically so that the money can be used to solve our country's economic and social problems. Sending robots to other planets may be inspiring for children, but don't we have a duty to feed and clothe these children? People need to speak out on this urgent issue so that we can make cuts that matter and put money where it's needed most.

Question: What evidence does the author provide to support her reasoning that money used for the space program should be used to address poverty?

• She acknowledges that exploring other worlds is inspiring for children.

• She presents facts to demonstrate that space program spending is excessive.

• She explains the importance of space research and exploration.

• She shows why reducing the nation's debt should be a priority.

Open Ended

Standard: RI8

It is crucial that we fund and support our nation's space program. Well before the first astronaut walked on the moon, humans have had an insatiable curiosity about space. What if Galileo had never pondered the heavens? It is no accident that Europe's navigation satellite system bears his name. It is this powerful curiosity about space exploration that inspires our young people, too.

One of the most important reasons to fund our space program is to make vital advances in science and technology. Think of all the technology we have now because of space exploration. Every day we use and enjoy innovations such as GPS devices in our cars and cell phones. The "memory foam" material, which was first used in space shuttles, now helps relieve back pain. And by studying and exploring other planets such as Mars and Venus, we have learned more about our own planet, Earth.

Finally, what do we tell a child whose dream is to become an astronaut? Sorry, we can't afford it? As astronaut Michael Massimino said, "We have lots of bills to pay, we've got wars going on, we have all these other problems... but you always still put something away for the future."

Question: What is the author's claim? What reasons and evidence does the author provide to support this claim?

Multiple Choice

Standard: W1

I would like to change the cell phone policy. Having teachers confiscate students' cell phones is a bit much. It is time for a change. Students spend seven to eight hours in school. The current policy only permits students to have 30 minutes of cell phone use. I believe this policy is unreasonable, and I would like to suggest allowing students to keep their phones and prove how responsible we can be.

Instructions: Revise the underlined portion of the student's opening paragraph.  Which sentence would add a better introduction to the draft?

• First, I am writing to request that our school's cell phone policy be changed.

• Respectfully, I am writing you to request a change in our school's cell phone policy.

• Above all, I would like to alter the Bethune Middle School cell phone policy.

• Further, students at Bethune Middle School are stressed about the cell phone policy.

Open Ended

While print is not yet dead, it is undoubtedly sickening. Newspaper readership has been in decline for years, magazines are also in trouble, and trade publishing (the selling of novels and nonfiction books to adults primarily for entertainment) has not seen any substantial growth for years. More and more people are turning away from traditional methods of reading, turning instead to their computers and the Internet for information and entertainment. Whether this comes in the form of getting news online, reading a blog, or contributing to a wiki, the general population is shifting away from print consumption, heading instead to increasingly digital lives.

Question: What evidence supports the author's claim that "people are turning away from traditional methods of reading"?