The History of Comic Books

The History of Comic Books

8th Grade

5 Qs

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The History of Comic Books

The History of Comic Books

Assessment

Passage

English

8th Grade

Medium

Citing textual evidence, Main ideas and supporting details, Comprehending a text

Standards-aligned

Created by

Tawny Lockett

Used 7+ times

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of comic books' evolution over time?

Entertainment for children and adults

Complex storytelling and diverse characters

Appealing to a wider audience

Evolution of art and graphics

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Comprehending a text

2.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What impact have comic books made on popular culture?

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Citing textual evidence

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which decade marked a renaissance in the comic book industry with the introduction of iconic characters like Spider-Man, the X-Men, and the Avengers?

1950s

1960s

1970s

1980s

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Main ideas and supporting details

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main idea of the passage 'The History of Comic Books'?

Comic books have a rich history dating back to the 1930s

Superman and Batman are famous characters from comic book history

The passage discusses the publication of famous characters like Superman and Batman

The history of comic books dates back to the 1930s

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Main ideas and supporting details

5.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What concerns led to the establishment of the Comics Code Authority in the 1950s?

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Citing textual evidence