RI 8.2 Benchmark Review Part 2

Benjamin, Harper, and Jackson were discussing a book they read for their literature class. Analyzing the structure of the text, what is the main idea of the first paragraph in the book they were discussing?

• The main idea of the last paragraph is...

• The main idea of the second paragraph is...

• The main idea of the first paragraph is...

• The first paragraph doesn't have a main idea

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Benjamin, Aria, and Nora are working on a group project about the history of their city. They are analyzing a text about the city's history. How does the author organize the information in the text?

• The author organizes the information by using emojis and symbols

• The author organizes the information by randomly placing the details

• The author organizes the information by using only one long paragraph

• The author organizes the information using different structures such as chronological order, cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution, or description.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

James, Michael, and Emma are discussing a book they just read in their book club. James asks: 'What is the primary message the author is trying to convey in the text?'

• Determining the central idea

• Listing the supporting details in the text

• Summarizing the plot of the text

• Identifying the main character in the text

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Abigail, Evelyn, and Harper are studying a novel in their literature class. They are trying to determine the central idea of the novel. What evidence from the novel should they use to support the central idea?

• Identifying key details, examples, or quotes that directly relate to the main point of the novel.

• Using their personal opinions instead of evidence from the novel

• Ignoring the details and examples in the novel

• Summarizing the entire novel in one sentence

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Henry, Harper, and Aria are discussing the advantages of print vs. digital media for their school project. According to their research, what are the benefits of print media over digital media?

• Lower credibility, worse engagement, and more distraction

• Higher credibility, better engagement, and less distraction

• No benefits at all

• More expensive, less accessible, and outdated

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

Aiden, Daniel, and Emma are discussing the advantages of online blogs vs. traditional newspapers. How does their conversation highlight the advantages of online blogs over traditional newspapers?

• By discussing its interactive features, ability to reach a wider audience, and ease of updating content.

• By discussing its outdated features, inability to reach a wider audience, and difficulty in updating content.

• By emphasizing its lack of interactivity, narrow audience reach, and challenges in updating content.

• By highlighting its lack of engagement, limited audience reach, and complexity in updating content.

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CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Noah, Anika, and Maya are discussing a blog post they read about the use of digital media. Based on the blog post, what is the author's perspective on the use of digital media?

• Negative and critical

• Neutral and indifferent

• Unsure and confused

• Supportive and positive

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CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

Hannah, Avery, and Samuel are reading a book about climate change. They are discussing how the author's point of view influences the information presented in the book. How does the author's point of view influence the information presented in the text?

• The author's point of view only provides facts and no interpretation

• The author's point of view has no impact on the information presented

• The author's point of view is always objective and unbiased

• The author's point of view can shape the perspective, bias, and interpretation of the subject matter.

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CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Understanding the impact of specific word choices: How does William's use of descriptive language in his essay about a day at the zoo enhance Aiden and Oliver's understanding of the topic?

• Descriptive language makes the topic seem less interesting and engaging to Aiden and Oliver.

• Descriptive language enhances Aiden and Oliver's understanding of the topic by creating a vivid and detailed picture in their minds.

• Descriptive language confuses Aiden and Oliver and makes it harder for them to understand the topic.

• William's use of descriptive language has no impact on Aiden and Oliver's understanding of the topic.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Aiden is writing a story about a brave knight. Abigail and Ethan are discussing the impact of Aiden's specific word choices: What effect do Aiden's word choices have on the tone of his story?

• Aiden's word choices can influence the tone of his story.

• Aiden's word choices can change the font of his story.

• Aiden's word choices only impact the plot of his story.

• Aiden's word choices have no impact on the tone of his story.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4