Cursive Writing in Schools
English
6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In article 1, Which of the following BEST states the central idea of the passage?
Cursive writing should still be taught in schools because it has many benefits.
Cursive writing should NOT be taught in schools because no one uses it anymore.
The world is full of technology and it is constantly changing.
Technology is not important and we should go back to how things used to be.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In article 1, which of the following BEST shows the author’s point of view on cursive writing?
“However, the use of these devices comes with a price.”
“Cursive is still used for many tasks, and learning cursive can help students improve other skills.”
“This is why learning cursive requires so much practice.”
“Teachers are already hard-pressed to cram everything they’re supposed to into the school day.”
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RI.5.7
CCSS.RL.5.7
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
According to the article 1, what is one reason why people need to learn how to write in cursive?
Cursive writing looks fancy and important.
When you write a check, you have to sign your name in cursive.
People will not take you seriously as an adult if you don’t write in cursive
Writing in cursive is faster than typing.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RI.5.7
CCSS.RL.5.7
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What could the author of article 1 include to make her argument stronger and more convincing?
A research study to show how many people use cursive daily
Statistics on how many schools do not teach cursive
Information about typing classes offered at schools.
Examples of how people use technology in everyday life.
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CCSS.RI.6.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.5.7
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which statement from article 1 provides the BEST evidence for why schools should teach cursive?
“Learning to write in cursive improves hand–eye coordination and fine motor control.”
“Keyboards and touch screens are making the practice of putting pen to paper outdated.”
“This is why learning cursive requires so much practice.”
“Computers, cell phones, and tablets have put a wealth of information at our fingertips.”
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RI.5.7
CCSS.RL.5.7
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In article 2, which paragraph BEST supports the idea that many people use technology to communicate?
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 4
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RI.5.7
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In article 2, Which of the following should be included in a summary of the passage?
Schools in Indiana do not teach cursive anymore
Cursive writing is faster than other forms of writing
Teaching cursive is not necessary in today’s digital age
People frequently write letters to each other in cursive
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.5.7
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