8th ELA- Benchmark #2 Review

There are many theories about why the dinosaurs vanished from the planet. One theory is that a gigantic meteorite smashed into the Earth. Scientists believe that the meteorite was very big. The impact may have produced a large dust cloud that covered the Earth for many years. The dust cloud may have caused plants to not receive sunlight. The large plant eaters, or herbivores, may have died off, followed by the large meat eaters, or carnivores. This theory may or may not be true, but it is one explanation on why these giant reptiles no longer inhabit the Earth.

The above passage is an example of which TEXT STRUCTURE?

• Cause and Effect

• Chronological

• Problem and Solution

• Sequence

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CCSS.RI.8.5

There are many theories about why the dinosaurs vanished from the planet. One theory is that a gigantic meteorite smashed into the Earth. Scientists believe that the meteorite was very big. The impact may have produced a large dust cloud that covered the Earth for many years. The dust cloud may have caused plants to not receive sunlight. The large plant eaters, or herbivores, may have died off, followed by the large meat eaters, or carnivores. This theory may or may not be true, but it is one explanation on why these giant reptiles no longer inhabit the Earth.

How do you know what the text structure of this passage is?

• The passage describes sequentially what happened to the dinosaurs, making the text structure "sequence".

• The passage states what happened to the dinosaurs and the potential cause of that occurrence, making the text structure "cause and effect".

• The passage presents the problem the dinosaurs faced and the logical solution to that problem, making the text structure "problem and solution".

• The passage explains what happened to the dinosaurs over time, making the text structure "chronological".

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CCSS.RI.8.5

It's important to think critically about things or else you may be led astray. For example, the brontosaurus never really existed. Yet many people still believe in the brontosaurus today. You see, the "brontosaurus" is actually the body of an apatosaurus with the head of a camarasaurus. This concocted creature was made from two mismatched fossils. People should think critically about such findings. They should analyze the presented components carefully, with a critical mind. If more people had done this, entire generations of school children may not have been misinformed. One should always think critically about the information that one receives. Keep these problems in mind when conducting your studies.

The above passage is an example of which TEXT STRUCTURE?

• Cause and Effect

• Sequence

• Chronological

• Problem and Solution

It's important to think critically about things or else you may be led astray. For example, the brontosaurus never really existed. Yet many people still believe in the brontosaurus today. You see, the "brontosaurus" is actually the body of an apatosaurus with the head of a camarasaurus. This concocted creature was made from two mismatched fossils. People should think critically about such findings. They should analyze the presented components carefully, with a critical mind. If more people had done this, entire generations of school children may not have been misinformed. One should always think critically about the information that one receives. Keep these problems in mind when conducting your studies.

How do you know what the TEXT STRUCTURE of this passage is?

• The passage clearly identifies the problem of mis-educating children about the brontosaurus, and the solution of analyzing information critically before presenting it as proof, making it "problem and solution".

• The passage clearly outlines the sequence of educating children about the brontosaurus, however negligently, making it "sequence".

• The passage clearly outlines how generations of children have been mis-educated about the brontosaurus over the years, making it "chronological".

• The passage clearly states why information has been misunderstood concerning the brontosaurus, and the effect that misunderstanding has had on children for generations, making it "cause and effect".

Sir Isaac Newton was contemplating the universe in his garden one day in 1665 when he noticed an apple fall from a tree. Newton wondered to himself, “Why should the apple always fall to the ground? Why does it not go sideways or upwards but directly toward the Earth’s center?” After much contemplation Newton concluded that objects are pulled to the Earth through a force that he called gravity, which means heaviness in Latin. On July 5^th, 1687, Newton formally expressed his law of universal gravitation in a series of books called, The Principia.

What would be an appropriate title for the above passage?

• "The Principia, Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation"

• "Gravity, Up or Down, that is the question?"

• "Sir Isaac Newton and the Discovery of Gravity"

• "The Apple, as it Defined Gravity"

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CCSS.RI.8.2

Sir Isaac Newton was contemplating the universe in his garden one day in 1665 when he noticed an apple fall from a tree. Newton wondered to himself, “Why should the apple always fall to the ground? Why does it not go sideways or upwards but directly toward the Earth’s center?” After much contemplation Newton concluded that objects are pulled to the Earth through a force that he called gravity, which means heaviness in Latin. On July 5^th, 1687, Newton formally expressed his law of universal gravitation in a series of books called, The Principia.

What is the CENTRAL IDEA of the above passage?

• Sir Isaac Newton's discovery of gravity.

• How an apple fell on Sir Isaac Newton's head in 1665.

• Sir Isaac Newton's series of books called, The Principia.

• Gravity is a force, discovered by Sir Isaac Newton, that pull objects toward the Earth.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

There are many thoughtful ways to express your love for another person without spending money: you could write a song or cook a meal, but perhaps the best way to express yourself is to create a card. Creating a card is easy if you have the proper materials. Get yourself some nice, thick resume paper or cardstock and fold it in half. Draw some imagery of love on the front of the card; if you're not good at drawing, you can clip out pictures. If you decide to use markers, be careful not to let them bleed through the paper and ruin the other side. Lastly, write a poem or heartfelt statement on the inside to your beloved and you're done. Now isn't that a much better way to express your love than a rose from the gas station?

Identify the TEXT STRUCTURE, CENTRAL IDEA, and APPROPRIATE TITLE of the above passage.

• Chronological; Making a card is a nice way to show you love someone without spending money; "How to Make a Card and Show Your Love".

• Chronological; Making a card for someone you love should always include a poem or heartfelt message; "How to Make a Card for Free".

• Sequence; Making a card for someone you love is better than buying a flower from the gas station; "How to Make a Card and Show Your Love".

• Sequence; Making a card is a nice way to show you love someone without spending money; "How to Make a Card and Show Your Love".

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.5

There are many thoughtful ways to express your love for another person without spending money: you could write a song or cook a meal, but perhaps the best way to express yourself is to create a card. Creating a card is easy if you have the proper materials. Get yourself some nice, thick resume paper or cardstock and fold it in half. Draw some imagery of love on the front of the card; if you're not good at drawing, you can clip out pictures. If you decide to use markers, be careful not to let them bleed through the paper and ruin the other side. Lastly, write a poem or heartfelt statement on the inside to your beloved and you're done. Now isn't that a much better way to express your love than a rose from the gas station?

How do the SUPPORTING DETAILS contribute to the CENTRAL IDEA and the TEXT STRUCTURE of the passage?

• The supporting details outline why buying a flower from the gas station isn't a good way to show someone you love them, and they compare and contrast that idea to making a card instead.

• The supporting details explain why making a card is a good choice to show someone you love them, and they provide the information critical to describing the sequential steps of making a card.

• The supporting details describe how to use markers to make the best card, and state the problems markers can cause when making a card for someone you love.

• The supporting details support the option of adding a poem or other note to a card in order to show someone you love them, and outlines the effects of that choice as compared to buying a flower from a gas station.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

Choose the two words that have the same relationship as the words below.

SUNSCREEN : SUNBURN

• hope: tornado

• vaccination: disease

• carelessness: accident

• dream: sleep

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CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.RI.8.3

Choose the two words that have the same relationship as the words below.

Aluminum: metal

• water: thirst

• rain: season

• mathematics: numbers

• haiku: poetry

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CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.RI.8.3