Reading Skills Assessment
Authored by Harry Wilson
English
8th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which BEST describes how the author organizes the information in Paragraph 5?
By comparing the result of previous attempts to change the school calendar
by describing specific cases of successful modifications to the school calendar
by proposing amendments to the calendar and describing the benefits of such a calendar
by using expert opinions and data gathered from various studies to construct an ideal calendar.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of an author writing a persuasive essay on the importance of recycling?
To entertain readers with stories about recycling
To provide a detailed history of recycling practices
To convince readers to recycle more
To explain the scientific process of recycling
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When an author discusses the consequences of global warming in a non-fiction book, what is likely their main purpose?
To persuade readers to take action against global warming
To entertain readers with fictional stories about global warming
To provide a neutral list of weather statistics
To compare global warming to other planetary phenomena
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Reflect on a time when you experienced a significant change in your life. How does this personal experience help you connect with a story about a character going through a similar change?
It doesn't relate because personal experiences are unique.
It helps me understand the character's emotions and reactions.
It makes the story less believable.
It distracts me from understanding the story.
Tags
CCSS.RF.1.3A
CCSS.RF.1.3D
CCSS.RI.1.3
CCSS.RI.2.3
CCSS.RI.3.8
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the key idea in the following statement: "Regular exercise and a balanced diet are crucial for maintaining good health."
Exercise is more important than diet.
Health can be maintained without exercise.
A balanced diet is not necessary if one exercises.
Both regular exercise and a balanced diet are important for health.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which text structure is primarily used in an article that starts with a general overview of climate change, followed by causes, effects, and solutions?
Cause and effect
Problem and solution
Chronological
Compare and contrast
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a story, if a paragraph introduces a new character who plays a crucial role in solving the mystery, what is the purpose of this paragraph?
To provide a background of the mystery
To introduce a key element to the plot
To fill space in the story
To conclude the narrative
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
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