Case of the Disappearing Words
Authored by Tyler Jacobs
English
7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In "The Case of the Disappearing Words," what reason is given for keeping a language from disappearing?
We can compare our favorite language to another language.
We can better understand more about other cultures around the world.
We will be LESS fluent in our first language.
We can visit more countries around the world.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following are characteristics of effective writing?
(select all that apply)
succeeds at making the reader fall asleep
presents information in a logical way
grabs the reader's attention at the very beginning
includes an interesting title
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CCSS.W.7.2A
CCSS.W.7.3A
CCSS.W.7.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When crafting a controlling idea, which of the following options should you avoid?
detailed examples that provide relevant information
personal stories that support your idea
facts or statistics that prove something important
stating your opinion as a fact that proves your point
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose an example of a word or phrase that demonstrates a situation in which an endangered language provides a sharp, interesting or beautifully poetic way of describing something.
The Welsh word for "alien"
The term eelgrass showing it's nutritious
Hawaiian "language nests" for children to learn the native language
The Cherokee word ukvhisdi, which is what you say to a cute baby or kitten.
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CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A controlling idea is the combination of the subject and the author's opinion
True
False
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CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of evidence is a statement that can be proven true
a fact
an opinion
an example
an anecdote
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CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a statistical piece of evidence from an article?
The new sports stadium can hold 5,000 people
The students in art club created a mural for the community
The Andes Mountains are home to many diverse species of wildlife
The local museum organizes bus tours of the town to teach about the past
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
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