Impacts of Sugar Reading Quiz

Impacts of Sugar Reading Quiz

Assessment

Passage

English

6th - 8th Grade

Medium

Understanding text structures, Evaluating reasons and evidence, Evaluating claims and arguments

Standards-aligned

Created by

Lashon Poitier

Used 5+ times

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the passage convey the impact of sugar on our lives?

Through personal anecdotes and expert opinions

Through scientific studies and statistical data

Through fictional stories and hypothetical scenarios

Through political debates and historical events

Tags

Understanding text structures

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main text structure used in the passage?

Comparison and contrast

Chronological order

Cause and effect

Problem and solution

Tags

Understanding text structures

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What scientific evidence does Kathleen provide to support her argument about the addictive nature of sugar?

Sugar releases dopamine in the brain

Sugar releases serotonin in the brain

Sugar releases beta-endorphins in the brain

Sugar releases oxytocin in the brain

Tags

Evaluating reasons and evidence

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Kathleen, what is the suggested solution to reducing sugar consumption?

Finding 'sweetness' in other aspects of life

Increasing sugar-based rewards

Ignoring the impact of sugar on health

Consuming more sugar

Tags

Evaluating claims and arguments

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What provides credibility to Kathleen DesMaisons' claims about the impact of sugar on our lives?

Her educational background

Her social media following

Her experience helping people break their sugar habits

Her favorite dessert

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Evaluating reasons and evidence