"The Mustang Times" Argumentative Practice

"The Mustang Times" Argumentative Practice

6th - 8th Grade

8 Qs

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"The Mustang Times" Argumentative Practice

"The Mustang Times" Argumentative Practice

Assessment

Quiz

English

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Carissa Jackson

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence from the text stats the author's claim?

Middle school is an interesting time

The middle school day has become so competitive that it is nearly impossible to feel relaxed.

It's good to care about your grades, but some students carry this concern too far.

Sports, art, music, and drama offer us chances to spice up our lives with new skills.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In paragraph 7, the author includes survey results from the American Psychological Association to--

acknowledge the need for additional studies in the topic

show how she will conduct research to verify her thinking

provide statistical information to confirm her beliefs

encourage students to stop feeling the effects of stress

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the author use an anecdote (short story) in paragraph 3?

To describe the reality of the situation

To describe how schools should change

To reveal her beliefs about grades

To define what competition means

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The author uses loaded language in paragraph 9 to--

introduce an idea that her audience has not likely considered before

appeal to the emotions of her audience regarding their ability to change school culture

end on a positive note since much of her argument expresses negative opinions

emphasize that school competition affects only a small number of students

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the author use the details in paragraph 5?

To describe the range of activities that are available at most schools

To emphasize the need for increasing prior experience

To characterize students as having the desire to be risk takers

To support the belief that competition does more harm than good

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence from the text best identifies the audience?

Much of this harmful competition centers around the classroom.

This girl is a strong student, but she is always doubting herself, always worried about what grade she's going to earn.

All of this competition is taking a toll on our health and happiness.

Think of what we kids could accomplish if we were given permission to make all the mistakes we needed to make.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The information in paragraph 2 helps the reader determine that the author believes that competition---

is healthy for middle school students

is appropriate in certain contexts

has a negative effect on mental health

has strained relationships with friends and family

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Latin root domin, meaning "master," helps the reader understand that the word dominates in paragraph 4 means--

controls

initiates

tolerates

understands