NonFiction/Short Story Test

Central Idea is

• the overall message/point of the text
• one main point that the author uses to prove their point
• the quote that supports the author's claim
• the underlying message that is implied in the text of the story

We use the acronymn PIE to explain author's purpose. What does the "P" stands for

• Purpose
• Profile
• Persuade
• Pie

In our critical reading protocol, what is one thing we are looking for when we skim the article BEFORE we read?

• the central idea
• the author's purpose
• text features
• Sci Fi elements

In the article "12 Pros and Cons of Technology" the author's purpose was to

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain
• Creative Write

Which was NOT an example of a text feature in the "12 pros and cons of Technology" article?

• Headings
• Numbered list
• Subheadings
• Diagrams

In " As Technology gets better will Society get worse"? why does the author use the story of the Oji-Cree to support his point?

• The negative effects that technology had on the Oji Cree represent on a small scale the effects that technology has had on society overall.
• The negative effects that technology had on the Oji Cree are what is to be expect from technology in the future.
• The negative effects that technology had on the Oji Cree will only happen to those who have not embraced technology from the start.
• The negative effects that technology had on the Oji Cree changed to postive effects after they used to learn the technology appropriately.

Most of our nonfictions articles we read can be labeled with what text structure?

• Cause and Effect
• Descriptive
• Chronological
• Text features

In The Fun They Had, what is one thing that Margie does NOT experience in school?

• Learning important material
• Homework
• A shared experience with other students
• Getting good grades

Which statement best represents the author's purpose of The Fun They Had?

• To suggest that this format of schooling is more beneficial
• To suggest that this is the worst case scenerio of possibilities of the direction of education
• To suggest that we should be aware of potential drawbacks to using technology in education
• To suggest that this is the way all school will and should be

In " The Veldt", which statement best describes Wendy and Peter's relationship with technology?

• They enjoy using it as a hobby
• They dislike technology and wish to turn off the smart house
• The technology of the room has become far more important in their lives than their real parents
• They are spoiled since their parents let them get away with everything