Unit 4 STAAR Argumentative Practice

The meaning of (a)   as used in paragraph 2 is "desire."

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Which of the following is the best summary for paragraph 3?

• Attention spans are affected by a person's age.

• The brain is influenced by social media interests.

• Distractions limit a person's ability to focus.

• Companies use advertising to distract people.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which sentence from the article best states the author's claim?

• Many cannot fathom the idea of allowing a notification to sound and not feeling pressured to check it.

• Many companies are capitalizing on the need for constant distraction.

• Due to the lack of ability to focus, students may experience decreased productivity in school, leading to poor performance on grades or assessments.

• Making a conscious effort to avoid clicking in the embedded links on a webpage, opening a new browser tab, or checking the number of likes on our latest selfie may be one of the most daunting challenges to undertake in the 21st century and perhaps one of the most important to overcome.

The author's main purpose for writing this article is to —

• persuade readers to change their behavior to avoid unhealthy technology addiction.

• provide solutions to a widespread epidemic.

• persuade readers to ban cell phone and internet use.

• show the cause of distractions in the workplace.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

The intended audience for the article is most likely

• teenagers with poor grades.

• owners of cellphones and smart devices.

• adults who dislike their jobs.

• graphic designers for webpages.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

Read the dictionary entry below. phe·nom·e·non /fəˈnäməˌnän,fəˈnämən,ˈnän/ n. 1. A fact or situation 2. A remarkable person 3. The object of a person’s perception 4. The advancements in technology Which definition represents the meaning of phenomenon as it is used in paragraph 2?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of these ideas is supported by paragraph 4?

• Confidence is improved by taking photographs.

• Constantly checking social media allows people to gain more friends.

• Social media likes are more significant than a compliment.

• People on social media are too judgmental.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

The author organizes the selection by —

• listing the ways that a person can gain more followers on social media.

• describing the ways social media influences the confidence and self-esteem of users.

• explaining how social media became a popular tool for earning money.

• presenting a chronological history of social media development.

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which TWO of the following sentences are an example of a logical fallacy?

• In 2009, the “like” button was added.

• Social media users have billions of others to compare and rate themselves against.

• Social media is not the cause of low self-esteem or a lack of confidence.

• Those challenges have existed since the beginning of time.

• People of all generations are constantly seeking the popular vote to maintain their status as social media royalty.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

The primary purpose of the photograph is to —

• compare the benefits of social media apps.

• emphasize the variety of social media apps available.

• illustrate the effects of social media on teens.

• persuade readers to remove social media apps from their devices.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5