Q2 Benchmark Review SMS

Explains a topic, idea person, place or thing by listing characteristics, details, and examples.

• Cause and Effect

• Sequence

• Description

• Problem and Solution

Discusses how two or more things are alike and/or different.

• Cause and Effect

• Sequence

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

Explains a problem and provides one or more solutions to the problem.

• Cause and Effect

• Sequence

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

Describes the order of events or how to do or make something.

• Cause and Effect

• Sequence

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

Lists one or more causes or events and the results that occur.

• Cause and Effect

• Sequence

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

Electric cars are becoming more popular. Many people like them because they are better for the environment and cost less to run. Electric cars don't produce pollution, which helps keep the air clean and fight climate change. Also, electricity is usually cheaper than gasoline, so it's less expensive to drive an electric car. As technology gets better, electric cars can go farther and perform better, making them a good choice for more people.

What is the main idea of this passage?

• Electricity costs less than gasoline.

• Electric cars are becoming more popular because they are good for the environment and save money.

• Technology is making electric cars better.

• Many people are choosing electric cars over gasoline cars.

Which sentence is the best example of personification?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• Her eyes were as blue as the ocean.

• The classroom was a zoo.

• The dog barked loudly when the front door opened.

NAME THE CORRECT TEXT STRUCTURE.

The Magic Kingdom is the first built

of four theme parks at Walt Disney

World. It opened on October 1971,

and the park features rides and shows

related to major Disney characters

and fairy tales. Symbols of The Magic

Kingdom include Cinderella’s Castle,

Main Street USA, and rides like the

famous Space Mountain coaster.

• description

• cause and effect

• compare and contrast

• chronological order / sequence

• problem - solution

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CCSS.RI.7.5

Identify the main text structure used in the passage below.

Some rivers begin in mountains or hills, where rain water or snow melt collects and forms small channels. At first, the channels are small. Then, as more water enters the channels they grow, forming gullies (larger channels). Finally, the streams in the gullies eventually become big enough to form a river.

• description

• problem/solution

• compare/contrast

• sequence

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CCSS.RI.7.5

Mark Thompson is a journalist who has been covering technology and innovation for the past 15 years. He writes for a well-respected technology magazine and has interviewed numerous industry leaders. Mark has also been a guest speaker at several technology conferences and has received awards for his investigative reporting.

Question: Based on the passage, why is Mark Thompson a credible source on the topic of technology and innovation?

• He has been covering technology and innovation for 15 years.

• He writes for a well-respected technology magazine.

• He has interviewed numerous industry leaders.

• All of the above.