Analyzing Argument Structures and Sources

Which of the following best describes the structure of a cause-and-effect text?

• The text presents a problem and then offers solutions.

• The text describes events in the order they happened.

• The text explains reasons why something happened and the results of it.

• The text compares and contrasts two or more things.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the main idea of a text that discusses the benefits of exercise on mental health?

• Exercise can help you lose weight.

• Exercise has positive effects on mental health.

• There are many types of exercises.

• Mental health is important for overall well-being.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the text structure used in a passage that lists the steps to bake a cake.

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

• Sequence/Process

• Compare and contrast

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Summarize the main idea of a text that explains how renewable energy sources can reduce pollution.

• Renewable energy sources are expensive.

• Renewable energy sources can help reduce pollution.

• Pollution is a major problem in many cities.

• There are many types of renewable energy sources.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following best describes the structure of a text that compares the features of two smartphones?

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

• Sequence/Process

• Compare and contrast

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Evaluate the effectiveness of the structure used in an article that argues for the importance of voting by presenting statistical data and personal anecdotes.

• The structure is ineffective because it lacks clear points.

• The structure is effective because it combines data and personal stories to make a convincing argument.

• The structure is ineffective because it only uses personal anecdotes.

• The structure is effective because it only uses statistical data.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the structure of a text that presents a problem of plastic pollution and then offers several solutions.

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

• Sequence/Process

• Compare and contrast

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Summarize the main idea of a documentary that shows the impact of climate change on polar bears through interviews and visual footage.

• Polar bears are endangered.

• Climate change is affecting polar bears' habitat and survival.

• Interviews are a good way to gather information.

• Visual footage is effective in documentaries.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Integrate information from a graph showing the rise in global temperatures with a text discussing the causes of climate change.

• The graph shows that global temperatures are rising, which supports the text's discussion on the causes of climate change.

• The graph shows that global temperatures are stable, contradicting the text.

• The graph is unrelated to the text.

• The graph shows a decrease in global temperatures, which supports the text.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Evaluate the effectiveness of a video and an article that both explain the process of photosynthesis.

• The video is more effective because it uses animations to show the process.

• The article is more effective because it provides detailed explanations.

• Both the video and the article are effective because they complement each other by providing visual and detailed information.

• Neither the video nor the article is effective.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept