Unit 1 Assessment

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

• Identifying how many key ideas are presented in the text

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