Post Assessment 08/09/24

Standard: ELAGSE9-10RI1

Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Question: In a text discussing the environmental impact of plastic, the author states, "Plastic pollution is becoming one of the most pressing environmental issues." Which piece of evidence from the text best supports this claim?

• The author mentions the invention of plastic in the 20th century.

• The text provides statistics showing the increase in plastic waste in the oceans over the past decade.

• The author describes how plastic is used in everyday products.

• The text discusses recycling programs in various countries.

Standard: ELAGSE9-10RI1

Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

After reading an article about the benefits of solar energy, which inference can be best supported by the text?

• Solar energy will completely replace fossil fuels within the next decade.

• The adoption of solar energy is growing because it has become more affordable and efficient.

• Solar panels are difficult to install and maintain, making them less practical.

• The author believes that wind energy is superior to solar energy.

Standard: ELAGSE9-10RI1

Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

In the context of an argument advocating for universal healthcare, what is the most convincing piece of textual evidence to support the claim that it improves overall public health?

• The author describes the history of healthcare in the United States.

• The text cites studies showing a correlation between access to healthcare and lower mortality rates.

• The author discusses the cost of healthcare systems in different countries.

• The text mentions the personal stories of people who have struggled to pay medical bills.

Standard: ELAGSE9-10RI1

Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Which of the following inferences is most strongly supported by the text about climate change?

• Climate change is primarily caused by natural cycles rather than human activities.

• Immediate and comprehensive action is necessary to mitigate the effects of climate change.

• The effects of climate change are exaggerated by the media.

• Only developed countries are responsible for climate change.

Standard: ELAGSE9-10RI1

Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

What textual evidence best supports the inference that the author is concerned about the future of democracy?

• The author describes historical events where democracy has prevailed.

• The text outlines the current challenges to democratic institutions worldwide.

• The author explains the origins of democratic principles.

• The text compares democracy to other forms of government.

Standard: ELAGSE9-10RI3

Analyze how the author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas or events, including the order in which the points are made, how they are introduced and developed, and the connections that are drawn between them.

Question: How does the author develop the argument in the passage about the importance of clean water access?

• By beginning with a personal anecdote and then presenting global statistics.

• By listing all the benefits of clean water before discussing its challenges.

• By discussing the historical context of water access before analyzing current issues.

• By focusing only on the technological advancements in water purification.

Standard: ELAGSE9-10RI3

Analyze how the author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas or events, including the order in which the points are made, how they are introduced and developed, and the connections that are drawn between them.

Question: In an article about the rise of social media, the author starts by explaining the technological innovations that made social media possible. How does this introduction help to develop the author’s analysis?

• It provides background information that contextualizes the subsequent discussion of social media’s impact.

• It distracts from the main argument about social media’s influence on society.

• It challenges the reader to consider the negative aspects of social media use.

• It refutes the idea that social media is a recent phenomenon.

Standard: ELAGSE9-10RI3

Analyze how the author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas or events, including the order in which the points are made, how they are introduced and developed, and the connections that are drawn between them.

Question: Which sequence of events in the text most effectively supports the author’s argument about the dangers of relying on non-renewable energy sources?

• The author first explains what non-renewable energy is, then describes its environmental impact, and finally discusses alternative energy sources.

• The author begins by listing the benefits of non-renewable energy, followed by a discussion on renewable energy.

• The author first compares non-renewable and renewable energy, then explains the transition to renewable energy sources.

• The author begins by discussing the history of non-renewable energy, followed by a narrative about its industrial uses.

Standard: ELAGSE9-10RI3

Analyze how the author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas or events, including the order in which the points are made, how they are introduced and developed, and the connections that are drawn between them.

Question: In an essay about the effects of urbanization, how does the author establish the connections between population growth and environmental degradation?

• By discussing population growth and environmental issues as unrelated phenomena.

• By sequentially addressing population growth, then directly linking it to specific instances of environmental degradation.

• By focusing only on population growth without discussing environmental consequences.

• By presenting the environmental issues first and then mentioning population growth in the conclusion.

Standard: ELAGSE9-10RI3

Analyze how the author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas or events, including the order in which the points are made, how they are introduced and developed, and the connections that are drawn between them.

Question: How does the author connect the series of events leading to the financial crisis in the article?

• By providing a detailed chronological account of the events.

• By selectively highlighting only the most dramatic events.

• By focusing solely on the outcomes of the crisis without explaining the causes.

• By omitting key events to streamline the narrative.