Reading Comprehension Quiz

What is the purpose of using text evidence when writing about something you have read?

• To support the points you are making

• To confuse the reader

• To make the text longer

• To avoid using your own words

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

What is a direct quote?

• Copying the exact words from a sentence with quotation marks

• Summarizing the text in your own words

• Changing the meaning of the text

• Writing your own opinion

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does it mean to paraphrase?

• To put something in your own words without changing the meaning

• To copy the text exactly as it is

• To write a summary with your opinion

• To change the meaning of the text

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

Why is it important to explain why your text evidence is relevant?

• To make it clear how the evidence supports your idea

• To make the text longer

• To confuse the reader

• To avoid using your own words

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What does "citing your source" mean?

• Identifying who wrote or said what you are quoting or paraphrasing

• Ignoring the source of the information

• Changing the meaning of the text

• Writing your own opinion

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is a quotation?

• Repeat the author's ideas word for word.

• Rewrite the author's idea in your own words making it shorter than the actual text.

• Put the main points from the author into your own words in order to give a broad overview of the passage.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

A passage from a text that proves the point you're trying to make. Put “quote marks” around any words copied from the text.

• text evidence

• the answer

• plagiarism

• redundant

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the difference between paraphrasing and quoting?

• Paraphrasing involves using your own words, while quoting uses the exact words from the source.

• Paraphrasing is copying the text exactly, while quoting changes the meaning.

• Paraphrasing is longer than quoting.

• There is no difference between paraphrasing and quoting.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Why is it important to avoid plagiarism?

• To avoid using your own words

• To make your work appear longer

• To maintain academic integrity and give credit to original authors

• To confuse the reader

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What should you do if you want to use someone else's idea in your writing?

• Use the idea without any acknowledgment

• Cite the source and use quotation marks if using exact words

• Ignore the source and use the idea as your own

• Change the idea slightly and claim it as original

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9