"Not Everything It Seems"

What is the author's purpose in the selection?

• To argue that the influencer world has problems beneath the surface

• To express concerns that the influencer world is causing harm

• To inform the audience about how the influencer world works

• To entertain readers with stories about the influencer world.

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

What is the author's point of view about the influencer world?

• It offers an easy, exciting way to be a tastemaker.

• It offers a way to improve your marketing skills.

• It's a fun, rewarding way to make money.

• It's not as glamorous as it appears to be.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Read this sentence from Paragraph 1

"But when you pull back the curtain on social media influencers, are they as real as they seem?"

What is the effect of the phrase pull back the curtain in this sentence?

• It suggests that the influencer world is better than it might seem at first.

• It suggests that many aspects of the influencer world are artificial.

• It indicates that powerful people are controlling the influencer world.

• It indicates that the influencer world is not as influential as many believe.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What are two purposes of the section called"#Worldofinfluencers"? *Reread the section #Worldofinfluencers" to help you answer this question.

• To give advice to influencers

• To describe what influencers do

• To explain why influencers have power

• To show the downside of the influencer world

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why does the author use headings throughout the selection?

• To make the selection more enjoyable to read

• To put important ideas in chronological order

• To highlight the main ideas in each section

• To clarify the main arguments for the readers

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Which idea does the author reinforce throughout the selection?

• The influencer world is exhausted by the pressure to gain followers.

• The influencer world should be approached with caution.

• The influencer world should be completely avoided.

• The influencer world has benefits and downsides.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

When you notice the author has quoted the conclusions of someone who was a participant in an event, you've found which signpost?

• Memory Moment

• Quoted Words

• Again and Again

• Words of the Wiser

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

In paragraph 7 the word relevant is used. Reread the sentence and pick the correct definition.

"There's constant pressure to stay fresh, engaging, and relevant."

• If something is meaningful or purposeful in current society or culture.

• Is a doubting or questioning attitude.

• If you work together with others.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In paragraph 8 the word skepticism is used. Reread the sentence and pick the correct definition.

"Overall, it takes a degree of critical thinking and natural skepticism to navigate this complex world."

• If something is meaningful or purposeful in current society or culture.

• Is a doubting or questioning attitude.

• If you work together with others.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In paragraph 6 the word collaborate is used. Reread the sentence and pick the correct definition.

"They collaborate with advertisers to promote selected brands."

• If something is meaningful or purposeful in current society or culture.

• Is a doubting or questioning attitude.

• If you work together with others.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4