Mastering 8th Grade Reading Skills

What is the main structure of the text?

• Introduction, body, and conclusion.

• Abstract and references.

• Title and subtitle only.

• Summary and discussion.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

How does the author convey the central theme?

• The author avoids using any literary devices to communicate the theme.

• The author uses symbolism and character development to convey the central theme.

• The central theme is conveyed through the setting alone.

• The author relies solely on dialogue to express the theme.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Identify an example of figurative language in the passage.

• The storm represents intense emotions.

• The storm symbolizes a peaceful day.

• The storm is a literal weather event.

• The storm describes a character's appearance.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the author's purpose in writing this text?

• To summarize previous research.

• To inform or persuade the reader.

• To entertain the reader.

• To confuse the reader.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

Summarize the key details of the story in your own words.

• A mystery involving a detective and a stolen artifact.

• A romantic adventure set in a bustling city.

• A tale of resilience and self-discovery where the protagonist overcomes challenges and learns valuable life lessons.

• A story about a magical kingdom and its talking animals.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What inference can you make about the character's motivations?

• The character is driven by financial gain.

• The character seeks revenge against others.

• The character wants to impress someone else.

• The character is motivated by a desire for personal growth.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Predict what might happen next based on the text provided.

• The characters will remain static.

• The story will end abruptly.

• No new information will be revealed.

• The plot will likely develop further.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

How does the text's structure affect its overall meaning?

• The structure has no impact on the text's meaning.

• The structure shapes the reader's interpretation and understanding of the text's meaning.

• The structure is irrelevant to the reader's experience.

• The structure only affects the length of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the central idea of the passage?

• The author's biography and background.

• A list of characters in the passage.

• A summary of the passage's events.

• The main theme or argument of the passage.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Identify a metaphor used in the text and explain its meaning.

• Time is a friend.

• Life is a journey.

• Time is a thief.

• Words are weapons.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2