Unit 4 Post Test White

(Globally Challenged) According to the author, what is the most important change that needs to be made in order for American students to become prepared for their futures?

• Resources need to focus on increasing student interest in math and science.

• Courses need to be tailored to students' individual interest.

• Money needs to be invested to increase the technological tools in our schools.

• Students need to learn how to go beyond the expectations and think in innovative ways.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

(Globally Challenged) How does paragraph 4 fit into the development of ideas in the text?

• by providing situations that have helped increase technological awareness in other countries.

• by providing suggestions of ways to raise the level of expectations in the educational system.

• by providing details regarding changes that teachers need to make in their classrooms.

• by providing guidelines for the implementations of a thorough testing system.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

(Globally Challenged) What text structure does the author use to build the argument that American students are globally challenged?

• chronological

• compare and contrast

• description

• problem and solution

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

(Globally Challenged) Which of the following claims offered by the author provides the STRONGEST support for his overall argument?

• “Most states in the US do not have a clear cut testing system for finding out how technologically advanced the students may be”

• “American students rank 32nd out of 65 countries based on an international test given by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.”

• “Also raising a higher standard for teachers may also improve the quality of education and create schools that are more forwardly mobile.”

• “...typical American students today...keep up with their school work while even finding time to play multiple sports.”

(Globally Challenged) What piece of evidence best supports this claim?

• Students fell behind in both math and reading, even to the point of being equal with countires that suffer from extreme poverty and a limited educational system, leaving many to wonder what is going to happen to America's youth in the future.

• Critics of the American educational system that the U.S. is no longer producing its own innovators and that the populations as a whole no longer places enough emphasis on the importance of education.

• Most states in the U.S. do not have a clear cut testing system for finding out how technologically advances the students may be.

• Also, raising a higher standard for teachers may also improve the quality of education and creat schools that are more forwardly mobile.

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

(Active Citizen) Which of the following states the author’s main idea in the passage?

• You need to be aware of how things work at the local and national level.

• As a responsible citizen, you must make sure you use your vote.

• There are many ways a person can get involved in helping their

  community and be an ‘active citizen,’ irregardless of their age.

• An active citizen is a person who tries to be involved in their community and world

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

(Active Citizens) Which technique does the author use to structure this passage?

• main idea/supporting details

• cause and effect

• comparison/contrast

• literary analysis

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

(Active Citizen) Which statement from the passage expresses an opinion?

• Teachers need volunteers to take students to library or read with small groups.

• Let's face it- everyone is busy.

• You could attend a meeting of neighborhood association.

• Research your senators and congressmen

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

(Parker's BBQ) What is the main purpose of this selection?

• to criticize Parker's bbq

• to persuades readers to come to Parker's

• to inform the citizens of Wilson about restaurant

• to entertain the reader

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

(Parker's BBQ) What are some things the author does to make sure this selection persuades?

• includes a description of the food

• includes a description of the exterior of the restaurant

• includes proof that the owners are good cooks

• includes testimonials of loyal customers

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.6.8