Never Retreat: from Eye Wide Open
Authored by Sabrina Orta
English
6th Grade
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This quiz assesses reading comprehension and literary analysis skills centered on the text "Never Retreat: from Eye Wide Open," which presents an environmental argument about transitioning away from fossil fuel dependency. The questions target 6th grade reading comprehension abilities, requiring students to identify main themes, central problems and solutions, and analyze argumentative text structures. Students must demonstrate understanding of key literary analysis concepts including the three elements of argument (claim, support, and counterargument), the distinction between subjective and objective points of view, and the ability to extract specific details about the author's claims regarding human adaptability. The quiz combines comprehension of environmental themes with fundamental skills in analyzing persuasive writing, requiring students to recognize how authors construct arguments and present information from different perspectives. These skills build the foundation for more complex literary analysis and critical thinking that students will need as they advance through middle school English language arts. Created by Sabrina Orta, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 6. This quiz effectively supports reading comprehension instruction by combining literary analysis skills with engaging environmental content that resonates with middle school students. Teachers can use this assessment as a formative evaluation tool to gauge student understanding after reading the text, or as a review activity to reinforce key concepts about argumentative writing structure and point of view. The quiz works well as homework to encourage independent reading reflection, or as a warm-up activity to prepare students for deeper class discussions about environmental themes and persuasive writing techniques. It also serves as an excellent tool for practicing test-taking skills while reinforcing essential reading standards. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.2 for determining central themes and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.8 for tracing and evaluating arguments, helping students develop critical reading skills that transfer across subject areas and prepare them for more sophisticated literary analysis in advanced grades.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The message of Never Retreat is __________________
We should make a renewable transition before it's too late
We should get into a third world war.
We should stop cutting trees
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the problem in Never Retreat?
There are too many people on earth.
We have too much trash on earth.
We depend too much on fossil fuels.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the solution?
Buy unnecessary items.
We need to use less energy and be smart about what we buy.
We need to use lots of energy and buy lots of things.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the 3 key elements to an argument?
Claim, Sentences and Opinions.
Claim, Support and Counter Argument
Concerns, Issues and Solutions.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.SL.6.3
CCSS.W.6.1A
CCSS.W.6.1B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Subjective Point of View?
personal opinion, feelings and beliefs.
leaves out personal opinions and instead presents information in an unbiased way.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Objective Point of View?
leaves out personal opinions and instead presents information in an unbiased way.
personal opinions, feeling and beliefs.
Tags
CCSS.RL.1.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Politicians usually interfere when ___________
gas prices go down
gas prices go up
people use less power
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
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