Informative Texts & Central Idea/Supports Quiz
Authored by Shantae' Streeter
English
8th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Hey there! Mia, Grace, and Olivia are planning to write an article for their school's newsletter. They're debating the primary purpose of writing informative/explanatory texts. Can you help them decide?
To persuade the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint
To entertain the reader with fictional stories
To examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information
To describe a personal experience in detail
Answer explanation
The primary purpose of writing informative/explanatory texts is to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Imagine you're a detective, like Liam, Benjamin, and Arjun, piecing together a mystery. When developing a topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, and concrete details, what's your main goal?
To confuse the reader with complex jargon
To provide clear and accurate information to the reader
To persuade the reader to change their opinion
To entertain the reader with imaginative details
Answer explanation
The main goal when developing a topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, and concrete details is to provide clear and accurate information to the reader.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Imagine Mason, Michael, and Mia are on a quest to build the ultimate guide to everything cool. What's their secret to organizing all that awesome info in their guide?
Throwing all the information into a hat and picking it out randomly
Using the fanciest, most complicated words they can find
Arranging everything so it builds upon itself in a clear and coherent manner
Obsessing over the tiniest details and forgetting about the big picture
Answer explanation
Organizing information logically in an informative/explanatory text means arranging it so it builds upon itself in a clear and coherent manner.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Imagine Rohan, Liam, and Oliver are working on a group project about the solar system. They've gathered tons of cool facts and detailed explanations. Why is it important for them to include a concluding statement or section in their informative presentation?
To introduce new ideas and concepts
To summarize the main points and reinforce the importance of the topic
To persuade the reader to take action
To provide entertainment to the reader
Answer explanation
Including a concluding statement or section in an informative/explanatory text is important to summarize the main points and reinforce the importance of the topic.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Imagine Aria and Elijah are on a treasure hunt in a vast library. To find the treasure, they need to identify the main idea of a mysterious paragraph they found. This skill helps them to:
Focus on minor details
Understand the author's personal opinions
Grasp the overall message or point the author is making
Skip reading the rest of the text
Answer explanation
Identifying the main idea of a paragraph helps the reader to grasp the overall message or point the author is making.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Imagine Aiden, Abigail, and Liam are having a lively debate about the importance of education. Amidst the discussion, which of the following would serve as a solid, supporting detail?
A broad statement about the importance of education
A personal anecdote from Liam, although it's unrelated to the topic
A statistic about the number of graduates from high school each year
A rhetorical question posed by Abigail about the future of technology
Answer explanation
The correct choice is a statistic about the number of graduates from high school each year because it provides specific data that supports the main idea.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Imagine Jackson, Anika, and Mia are on a treasure hunt in the world of ELAGSE8W2. They come across a mysterious scroll that says, "To find the treasure, you must analyze relevant content." What does this ancient scroll ask our heroes to do?
To describe the content in great detail
To examine the content carefully to understand its parts, how they relate to each other, and to the overall topic
To express a personal opinion about the content
To rewrite the content in one's own words without any analysis
Answer explanation
Analyzing relevant content in ELAGSE8W2 means examining the content carefully to understand its parts, how they relate to each other, and to the overall topic.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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