ELA Depth of Knowledge Quiz

What is the main idea of a story where a young girl learns to overcome her fear of swimming through practice and encouragement?

• The importance of family vacations

• Learning new skills through perseverance

• The challenges of competitive sports

• The benefits of summer camps

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the synonym of "elaborate" used in the context: "She gave an elaborate description of the event."

• Simple

• Complicated

• Detailed

• Brief

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which sentence uses the correct form of "there/their/they're"?

• Their going to the park tomorrow.

• They're happy with their gifts.

• There books are on the table.

• They're bags are packed for the trip.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

In a story, if a character is described as "cunning," what can we infer about their personality?

• They are honest and straightforward.

• They are naive and simple.

• They are clever and can deceive others.

• They are friendly and open.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the effect of using first-person point of view in a narrative?

• It limits the perspective to one character's thoughts and feelings.

• It offers multiple perspectives of the same event.

• It makes the story less personal.

• It allows for an omniscient view of all characters.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Find the error in this sentence: "He don't like going to the park."

• Use of "don't" instead of "doesn't"

• Incorrect use of "going"

• Misplacement of "to the park"

• No error

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Analyze the following metaphor: "Time is a thief." What does this suggest about time?

• Time is valuable and should be saved.

• Time can take away life's moments without you noticing.

• Time helps solve problems.

• Time is abundant and available.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which option provides the best textual evidence to support the theme of bravery in the story?

• The protagonist stood silently in the corner.

• The protagonist faced the antagonist without fear.

• The protagonist cried after the conflict.

• The protagonist ran away from danger.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the purpose of using flashbacks in a story?

• To confuse the reader

• To provide background information and context

• To describe the setting in detail

• To introduce new characters

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the correct use of commas in the sentence: "After dinner, we walked to the park, and we saw a movie."

• After dinner we walked to the park, and we saw a movie.

• After dinner, we walked to the park and, we saw a movie.

• After dinner, we walked to the park, and we saw a movie.

• After dinner we walked to the park and we saw a movie.

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DOK Level 1: Recall