E3 U3A Pre Assessment 23-24

What is one way to synthesize information from a variety of text types?

• Paraphrase and summarize texts in ways that maintain meaning and logical order

• Use faulty reasoning such as post hoc-ad hoc and circular reasoning

• Ignore text evidence and rely solely on original commentary

• Analyze characteristics of fictional texts instead of informational texts

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of informational texts?

• Clear thesis

• Strong supporting evidence

• Pertinent examples

• Convincing conclusion

Tags

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 relationship between organizational design and author's purpose in informational texts?

• There is no relationship between organizational design and author's purpose

• Organizational design is determined solely by the author's personal preferences

• Organizational design helps convey the author's purpose effectively

• Author's purpose has no impact on the organizational design of a text

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a characteristic of argumentative texts?

• Clear arguable thesis

• Lack of supporting evidence

• Avoidance of counterarguments

• Summary instead of conclusion

What is the purpose of a call to action in an argumentative text?

• To provide a summary of the main points

• To convince the reader to take a specific action

• To avoid addressing counterarguments

• To weaken the overall argument

What should be examined when evaluating the credibility of sources?

• Bias and accuracy

• Length and font size

• Publication date and author's name

• Number of pages and cover design

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is an example of faulty reasoning?

• Using clear thesis statements

• Providing strong supporting evidence

• Using circular reasoning

• Including pertinent examples

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the purpose of concessions and rebuttals in argumentative texts?

• To strengthen the main argument

• To avoid addressing counterarguments

• To weaken the overall argument

• To provide additional evidence

What is the term for faulty reasoning that involves assuming a cause and effect relationship without proper evidence?

• Post hoc-ad hoc

• Red herring

• Circular reasoning

• Assumptions

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is one way to analyze characteristics and structural elements of informational texts?

• Examine sources for credibility, bias, and accuracy

• Use faulty reasoning to strengthen the argument

• Ignore the author's purpose and focus on the organizational design

• Look for clear thesis statements and strong supporting evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5