Unit 1: Foundations of Reading and Writing

Which of the following activities is an example of effective collaborative participation when engaging in a discussion?

• Using multiword responses

• taking detailed notes

• setting group norms for decision-making

• focusing on one's own ideas while others are sharing

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which of the following describes the main purpose of using a print or digital glossary?

• To determine the main idea of a text

• To evaluate the author’s purpose in composing a text

• To establish a purpose for reading

• To determine the meaning of technical, discipline-based, or unfamiliar vocabulary

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is an example of a question a reader may generate before reading a text to enhance comprehension?

• What were the most important ideas or events in the text?

• What does the title suggest the text will discuss?

• What is the author’s message in the text?

• How does the author’s point of view affect the reader’s perception?

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which of the following behaviors best describes meaningful interaction with a text while reading in order to enhance comprehension?

• Annotating a text for specific information or ideas

• Numbering each of the paragraphs in a text

• Answering questions after reading a text

• Highlighting each subheading in a text

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Which of the following strategies can help a reader use context to understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word?

• scanning the text to see if the word appears in other sentences

• using a digital resource to determine the word’s origin

• taking notes in the margin about the purpose and genre of the text

• Considering other words in the sentence and paragraph to determine the word’s meaning

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following is an appropriate strategy for a reader to employ when monitoring and adjusting comprehension of a text?

• Composing a clear thesis statement about the purpose and genre of the text

• Connecting background knowledge to details in the text (making connections)

• Writing down direct quotes from the text without interpreting their meaning

• Identifying how many key ideas are presented in the text

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Which of the following is the best example of professional correspondence?

• A social media post about a lost animal

• An email to a teacher about a missing assignment

• A letter to a friend who has moved away

• An article written and published by the school newspaper

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Write a brief explanation of what it means to engage in meaningful and respectful discourse. Be sure to include specific details about how to communicate in this manner.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Think of a self-selected text you have read recently. In a short response (one or more paragraphs), write about a personal connection you made with the text. Be sure to clearly explain the connection using specific examples to support your ideas.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8