Quiz 3.13 Prep

Which claim does the author make in the Newsela article "Opinion: It's Important for Kids to See Diverse TV, Movie Characters"?

• Black Panther is a great movie for both children and adults from diverse backgrounds.

• Children are harmed by a lack of diverse representation in media.

• Children should participate more frequently in studies of diversity in media.

• A Wrinkle in Time is a movie that addresses diversity in a modern way.

Read this excerpt from the article.

There's a relationship between low self-esteem and negative portrayals of racial groups. There's also an association between poor self-esteem and the lack of portrayals of a particular group. Others have found that media misrepresentations of ethnic groups can cause confusion about aspects of their identity among children of these groups.

Does the excerpt provide evidence that effectively supports the claim "Children are harmed by a lack of diverse representation in media."?

• Yes, because it explains how a lack of diversity in media can have negative emotional effects on children.

• No, because it only describes the correlation between media representations and children, rather than all populations.

• No, because it fails to provide examples of media misrepresentation.

• Yes, because it describes the positive effects of diversity in movies on children.

Refer to the Newsela article “Opinion: From Embarrassed about Bicultural Identity to Celebrating It."

Which statements convey an accurate assessment of the author's argument that people who are bicultural should use their experiences to educate others.

Select two correct answers.

• If the author had provided more information about what the government is doing to expand bicultural education, the argument would be more relevant.

• The argument fails because the author only provides examples from her own cultural experiences for support.

• The argument is adequately supported with examples from Indian culture that the author and her daughter have shared with others.

• The author could have included statistics about how learning about different cultures benefits communities to strengthen the argument.

Refer to the Newsela article "Opinion: From Embarrassed About Bicultural Identity, to Celebrating It."

Read the claim and the reason.

Claim: By acknowledging important aspects of different cultures, governments model support and respect for different cultures.

Reason: President Obama lit the traditional diya candle at the beginning of Diwali.

How does this reason logically support the author's claim?

• It describes how actions by the president provide a model for embracing diversity.

• It shows that Diwali is the most important holiday in the Indian culture and should be treated with great respect.

• It explains why governments focus on celebrating some cultures more than others.

• It describes the steps that need to be taken to stop exclusive attitudes toward different cultures.

Read the excerpt from the Newslea article "Opinion: From Embarrassed About Bicultural Identity, to Celebrating It."

"The red dot is a bindhi — it signifies she's married," I'd say in a quiet voice. My answer would lead to more questions about my family's Indian traditions. Such questions were unwelcome back then. As a teen in a small Texas town, I didn't want my otherness distracting from my efforts to fit into my American life.

How do the ideas in this excerpt differ from the opinion of the author of the Newsela article "Opinion: It’s Important for Kids to See Diverse TV, Movie Characters"?

• The author of "Opinion: It’s Important for Kids to See Diverse TV, Movie Characters" believes the media is responsible for how families preserve their bicultural identities.

• The author of "Opinion: It’s Important for Kids to See Diverse TV, Movie Characters" wants children to focus on fitting into the dominant culture.

• The author of "Opinion: It’s Important for Kids to See Diverse TV, Movie Characters" believes bicultural young people no longer struggle to fit in.

• The author of "Opinion: It’s Important for Kids to See Diverse TV, Movie Characters" wants children to embrace every aspect of their heritage.

Which sentence best describes the text structure in “Opinion: It’s Important for Kids to See Diverse TV, Movie Characters.”?

• Cause and effect because the section explains why “Black Panther” and “A Wrinkle in Time” were successful.

• Problem and solution because the section suggests that TV and animated series might follow the example set by “Black Panther” and “A Wrinkle in Time.”

• Compare and contrast because the section compares the success of “Black Panther” and “A Wrinkle in Time.”

• Sequence because the section lays out the steps to follow in creating more diversity.

Reflect on the Obama Was First U.S. President To Light Diya Candle section in “Opinion: From Embarrassment to Celebration of My Bicultural Identity."

How does this section contribute to the development of the authors’ ideas?

Select TWO correct answers.

• The section describes the value of the U.S. government recognizing Indian culture.

• The section helps explain why the author’s daughter is comfortable claiming her Indian identity.

• The section describes what Bollywood is and why it is important.

• The section explains the significance of Diwali in Indian culture.