What does a paragraph focus on?

A series of unrelated sentences

What are the components of a paragraph?

Topic sentence, detail sentences, and a closing sentence

Introduction, body, and conclusion

Hypothesis, evidence, and analysis

The question or command that tells what to write about and how to write it

A writer's answer to a question

A piece of writing that focuses on a single topic or idea

A detailed explanation of a topic

What is a response in the context of writing?

A new question based on the prompt

What does a topic sentence do?

It tells the main idea of a paragraph.

It provides an example of the topic.

A complete sentence that tells something specific.

A detailed explanation of an idea.

What is the purpose of a closing sentence?

To sum up the main idea of the paragraph.

To introduce the main idea of the paragraph.

To tell the main idea of a paragraph.

What are "details" used for in a text?

To support the topic sentence/main idea

To provide examples that contradict the main idea

To give credit to another person for his or her words

To introduce new topics that are unrelated to the main idea

What does it mean to "cite" in a text?

To give credit to another person for his or her words

To copy a sentence or phrase exactly from a text

To support the topic sentence/main idea

To highlight key words and phrases

What is "text evidence"?

A sentence or phrase quoted directly from a text and enclosed in quotation marks

A sentence or phrase that introduces a new idea

A sentence or phrase that supports the topic sentence/main idea

A sentence or phrase that gives credit to another person

How should the 'E' in a RACES paragraph be structured?

It should explain the evidence in your own words.

It should end the paragraph with a strong conclusion.

It should engage the reader with a question.

It should elaborate on the background information.

What does the 'S' in a RACES paragraph help to do?

Sum up the paragraph by restating the topic sentence

Support the argument with more evidence

Summarize the main points of the essay

Show the significance of the argument

What should you do in the first half of your topic sentence according to the RACE strategy?

Restate all the necessary parts of the prompt

According to the RACE strategy, how should evidence be presented in your paragraph?

It should be copied directly from the text and cited.

It should be a general statement.

What is the purpose of the 'E' in the RACE strategy?

To explain the evidence in your own words

To end the paragraph with a strong statement

To elaborate on the topic sentence

How should you conclude a paragraph when using the RACE strategy?

By restating your topic sentence in a new way

What does the 'R' in RACES stand for?

Restate the prompt in the first part of your topic sentence

Review the prompt in the conclusion

Reflect on the prompt in the summary

What is the purpose of the 'A' in RACES?

Answer the prompt and finish the topic sentence

Attach the prompt to the conclusion

What does 'C' represent in the RACES acronym?

Cite evidence to support the topic sentence with a quote from the text

Create evidence to support your argument

Connect the evidence to the prompt

How should evidence be explained according to the RACES strategy?

In at least 3 sentences, in your own words

By summarizing the evidence briefly

What does the 'S' in RACES require you to do?

Sum up the paragraph by restating the topic sentence

Support the paragraph with facts

Simplify the paragraph's content

According to the author, why is dark matter considered mysterious?

Because scientists can only estimate its location and cannot actually see it

Because it can be seen with special telescopes

Because it changes the light as it travels through space

Because it is easy for scientists to study

What method do scientists use to study dark matter, as mentioned in the passage?

They use special telescopes to record light and study its changes

They directly observe dark matter in space

They calculate its effects on visible matter only

They ignore its existence due to its mysterious nature

What is the central idea of the passage provided?

Helen Keller's life changed due to an illness that caused her to lose her sight and hearing.

Helen Keller's life was filled with joy and happiness.

Helen Keller was known for her excellent health.

The passage is about the doctor who treated Helen Keller.

According to the passage, what happened to Helen Keller when she was a child?

She became ill and lost her ability to see and hear.

She went on a long journey with her family.

She learned to communicate using sign language.

She wrote a book about her experiences.

Which of the following statements is supported by evidence from the passage?

Helen Keller's family was unaware of the severity of her illness initially.

Helen Keller never recovered from her illness.

Helen Keller's doctor predicted her loss of sight and hearing.

Helen Keller's illness had no significant impact on her life.

According to the poem, when does the cowboy take care of his responsibilities?

Early in the morning before anyone else wakes up

How does Nana's character impact the plot according to the passage?

Nana's character impacts the plot by inspiring the community to save the monarch butterflies.

Nana's character has no significant impact on the plot.

Nana's character impacts the plot by writing a book about monarch butterflies.

Nana's character impacts the plot by teaching at the local school.

What action did Nana take to help the monarch butterflies?

She presented the idea to her garden club and the members of her book club.

She planted a butterfly garden near the city fountain.

She gave a speech about monarch butterflies at the city hall.

She organized a fundraiser for butterfly conservation.

What was the result of Nana's influence on the people in her garden and book clubs?

They were inspired to plant a butterfly garden near the city fountain.

They decided to build a new library in the town.

They started a petition to protect the monarch butterflies.

They organized a community event to raise awareness.

What did the people in the town do as a result of Nana's character?

They planted flowers in their gardens that are beneficial for monarch butterflies.

They planted trees in the local park.

They started a recycling program.

They volunteered at the local animal shelter.

Why do scientists study icebergs, according to the text?

Because the melting of icebergs could raise ocean levels and flood coastal cities.

To understand the composition of icebergs.

To find new habitats for marine life.

Because icebergs are a source of fresh water.

What could be the consequence if the entire Antarctic Ice Sheet melted, as stated in the text?

Ocean levels could rise about 200 feet.

Ocean levels could rise about 20 feet.

Most coastal cities would become more prosperous.

The Antarctic region would become suitable for agriculture.

Reading Comprehension Quiz

Quiz

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English

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8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RI.8.2, RL.7.2, RL.8.1

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Standards-aligned

Vennieta Turner

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54 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is RACES an acronym for?

A method for running a race

A way to remember the parts of an explanatory paragraph

A type of food

A strategy for reading comprehension

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does an explanatory paragraph focus on?

Multiple ideas

A single idea

The writer's opinion

A summary of events

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does RACES help a writer to create?

A perfect hamburger

A perfect hamburger paragraph

A detailed story

An argumentative essay

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the diagram, what is the first step in the process?

Answer the prompt

Cite the evidence

Explain the evidence

Restate the prompt

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the second step in the process shown in the diagram?

Sum it up

Restate the prompt

Answer the prompt

Cite the evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do after citing the evidence according to the diagram?

Restate the prompt

Sum it up

Answer the prompt

Explain the evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final step in the process depicted in the diagram?

Cite the evidence

Restate the prompt

Sum it up

Explain the evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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Reading Comprehension Quiz

54 questions

What is RACES an acronym for?

What does an explanatory paragraph focus on?

What does RACES help a writer to create?

According to the diagram, what is the first step in the process?

What is the second step in the process shown in the diagram?

What should you do after citing the evidence according to the diagram?

What is the final step in the process depicted in the diagram?

What does the top bun of the hamburger represent in the diagram?

Which part of the hamburger is associated with "Explain the evidence"?

What is represented by the "Sum it up" label in the hamburger diagram?

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