Text Connections Quiz

Read the following passage and make a text-to-self connection: "Maria felt a sense of accomplishment as she finished her science project. She had spent weeks researching and experimenting, and now she was ready to present her findings to the class." Which of the following best describes a text-to-self connection you might make with this passage?

• I remember feeling proud when I completed a difficult task.

• I think Maria's project is about chemistry.

• I wonder if Maria will win a prize for her project.

• I believe science projects are important for learning.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Analyze the author's purpose in the following excerpt: "The author describes the struggles of a young athlete to highlight the importance of perseverance and hard work in achieving one's goals." What is the author's primary purpose in this excerpt?

• To entertain readers with a story about sports.

• To inform readers about the challenges athletes face.

• To persuade readers to value perseverance and hard work.

• To describe the daily routine of a young athlete.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Draw an inference from the following passage: "As the storm clouds gathered, the wind began to howl, and the first drops of rain splattered on the windowpane. Sarah quickly gathered the laundry from the clothesline and rushed inside." What can you infer about Sarah's actions?

• Sarah enjoys watching storms.

• Sarah is afraid of getting wet.

• Sarah wants to protect the laundry from the rain.

• Sarah is preparing for a picnic.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the text-to-world connection in the following scenario: "In the novel, the characters face a severe drought that affects their community's water supply. This situation mirrors real-world issues of water scarcity in many parts of the world." Which of the following best describes the text-to-world connection?

• The novel's drought is similar to water scarcity issues in the real world.

• The characters' experiences are unique and unrelated to real-world events.

• The novel's setting is fictional and has no real-world counterpart.

• The drought in the novel is exaggerated compared to real-world situations.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Compare the text-to-text connection between two stories: "In both 'The Tortoise and the Hare' and 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf,' the main characters learn valuable lessons about honesty and perseverance." Which of the following best describes the text-to-text connection?

• Both stories feature animal characters.

• Both stories teach moral lessons.

• Both stories are set in a forest.

• Both stories are written by the same author.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Apply extended thinking skills to the following task: "Design a project that connects a theme from a book you have read to a current global issue. Explain how the theme is relevant to the issue and propose a solution based on the book's message." Which of the following best describes the type of project you might design?

• A poster summarizing the book's plot.

• A report on the book's author.

• A presentation linking the book's theme to a global issue and proposing a solution.

• A timeline of events in the book.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Make a text-to-self connection with the following passage: "As Emily read about the character's journey through the mountains, she remembered her own hiking trip last summer and the challenges she faced." Which of the following best describes a text-to-self connection you might make with this passage?

• I have never been hiking before.

• I enjoy reading about mountain adventures.

• I remember my own hiking trip and the challenges I faced.

• I think Emily is a brave character.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Analyze the author's purpose in the following excerpt: "The author uses vivid descriptions of the rainforest to raise awareness about deforestation and its impact on wildlife." What is the author's primary purpose in this excerpt?

• To entertain readers with a story about the rainforest.

• To inform readers about the beauty of the rainforest.

• To persuade readers to take action against deforestation.

• To describe the daily life of rainforest animals.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Draw an inference from the following passage: "When the teacher announced the surprise quiz, John quickly hid his phone under his desk and looked nervous." What can you infer about John's behavior?

• John is excited about the quiz.

• John is trying to cheat on the quiz.

• John is confident about his knowledge.

• John is planning to leave the classroom.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the text-to-world connection in the following scenario: "In the story, the characters work together to clean up their local park, which reflects real-world community efforts to promote environmental conservation." Which of the following best describes the text-to-world connection?

• The story's park cleanup is similar to real-world community conservation efforts.

• The characters' actions are unique and unrelated to real-world events.

• The story's setting is fictional and has no real-world counterpart.

• The park cleanup in the story is exaggerated compared to real-world situations.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking