Standard Based Unit Assessment

How does the structure in paragraphs 2-3 contribute to the meaning of the text?

• A. The chronological structure shows the story of Slocum's life and the result of sea expeditions.

• B. The cause and effect structure emphasizes the impact that Slocum's ingenuity had on others.

• C. The descriptive structure details the education required to accomplish a voyage similar to Slocum's.

• D. The problem and solution structure highlights the challenges that Slocum overcame while creating his ship, Spray.

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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

What central idea does the author express in paragraphs 5-6?

• A. The author highlights Slocum's fearlessness and adaptability.

• B. The author shows the appropriate monitoring and maintenance of Slocum's ship.

• C. The author describes the amount of time Slocum spent studying prior to sailing.

• D. The author emphasizes the calm conditions of the ocean when Slocum traveled.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which statement best evaluates the author's development of the central idea identified in Part A?

• A. It fails to develop the author's central idea because it makes the author seem uninformed on Slocum's journey.

• B. It strongly emphasizes the author's central idea by providing concrete details to support Slocum's reason for success.

• C. It creates a comparison between Slocum and modern experts that allows the author to significantly develop the central idea.

• D. It attempts to highlight the author's central idea that Slocum's successful experience was primarily because the ocean was calm.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why does Slocum include personification when describing his ship in paragraph 2?

• A. To emphasize the hard work that he put into building his ship

• B. To show that his ship was similar to a friend to him throughout the voyage

• C. To highlight the security that the ship brought to his voyage during difficult times

• D. To draw a contrast between the original rotting ship to the ship that can withstand a storm

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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

What is the meaning of the word fervor as it is used in the sentence?

• A. Passion

• B. Variety

• C. Boredom

• D. Judgment

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How do both of the graphic media features impact the meaning of the text?

• A. They provide a visual for the ship that Slocum used and was later replicated by others.

• B. They provide a visual for his motivation behind why he chose to sail around the world.

• C. They provide a visual of Slocum's skill and emphasize the range of his adventures.

• D. They provide a visual for Slocum's impact on other sailors and experts and highlight their admiration.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

How does the author structure paragraphs 1-2 to connect the idea of teaching English abroad with the information about certification requirements?

• A. The author describes the benefits of teaching abroad in paragraph 1 and the negative consequences in paragraph 2.

• B. The author presents the problem of teaching English abroad in paragraph 1 and the solution of certification requirements in paragraph 2.

• C. The author compares and contrasts different options for recent graduates in paragraph 1 and compares different options for certification in paragraph 2.

• D. The author presents teaching English abroad as a solution for recent graduates in paragraph 1 and describes the certification recommendations in paragraph 2.

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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

How does the author use rhetorical appeals in paragraph 2 to achieve their purpose?

• A. The author uses logos to appeal to the reader by showing the variety of places that offer TESOL classes.

• B. The author uses pathos to appeal to the reader by showing the impact that teaching abroad has on others.

• C. The author uses logos to appeal to the reader by showing the ease in acquiring a certification to teach abroad.

• D. The author uses pathos to appeal to the reader by showing the connectedness that they would feel by traveling.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Adventures in English and the excerpt from Why You Shouldn't Teach English Abroad have two opposing arguments about teaching TESOL abroad. Select the two statements that show how the authors develop these claims.

• A. In Adventures in English, the author develops their argument that teaching abroad is a complicated process by giving detailed steps on how to gain certification.

• B. In the excerpt Why You Shouldn't Teach English Abroad, the author argues that teaching abroad requires dedication by developing the idea that it's hard work in and outside of the classroom.

• C. In Adventures in English, the author argues that teaching abroad is a great opportunity for college graduates by explaining that it is personally enjoyable and it has a positive contribution to the world.

• D. In the excerpt Why You Shouldn't Teach English Abroad, the author argues that teaching abroad is not rewarding by developing the idea that you will be working with poor people who cannot afford to travel.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Select a statement below that best evaluates the effectiveness and validity for support of both authors' claims?

• A. The excerpt, Why You Shouldn't Teach English Abroad claim is more valid because it relies on an expert's opinions and evidence to support its claim, while Adventures in English's claim is weaker because it is built upon insufficient reasoning.

• B. Adventures in English's claim is more valid than the excerpt, Why You Shouldn't Teach English Abroad because it relies on experts' opinions and evidence to support its claim.

• C. Adventures in English and the excerpt, Why You Shouldn't Teach English Abroad both lack validity and effectiveness because they only provide the authors' opinions and lack any real evidence to support their claims.

• D. Adventures in English and the excerpt, Why You Shouldn't Teach English Abroad both are effective and valid because they use factual reasoning to justify their claim by using specific observation to make their conclusions.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7