Chores give life skills that help children succeed in adulthood. In 2002, researchers at the University of Minnesota found that children who had been assigned chores were more likely to have healthy relationships with their friends and family members as adults. The study's head researcher. Marty Rossmann, explained that doing household tasks helps children learn, “how to contribute to family life, a sense of empathy and how to take care of themselves.” these findings prove that, through chores, children develop skills that are necessary for future success. What is the author's claim?

"Chores give life skills that help children succeed in adulthood."

"These findings prove that through chores, children develop skills that are necessary for future success."

"The study’s head researcher, Marty Rossmann, explained that doing household tasks helps children learn, 'how to contribute to family life, a sense of empathy and how to take care of themselves.'"

"In 2002, researchers at the University of Minnesota found that children who had been assigned chores were more likely to have healthy relationships with their friends and family members as adults."

Chores give life skills that help children succeed in adulthood. In 2002, researchers at the University of Minnesota found that children who had been assigned chores were more likely to have healthy relationships with their friends and family members as adults. The study's head researcher. Marty Rossmann, explained that doing household tasks helps children learn, “how to contribute to family life, a sense of empathy and how to take care of themselves.” these findings prove that, through chores, children develop skills that are necessary for future success. Which of the following direct quotations is evidence that supports the claim?

"In 2002, researchers at the University of Minnesota found that children who had been assigned chores were more likely to have healthy relationships with their friends and family members as adults."

"These findings prove that through chores, children develop skills that are necessary for future success."

"Chores give life skills that help children succeed in adulthood."

What is the best objective summary of the text? Uniforms Wearing a uniform to school can be a very good thing for students. First, it saves them money on clothes; you only need two uniforms for the week. It also saves getting caught up in competitive fashion wars with other students; everyone is equal. It also gives a sense of orderliness students will feel by wearing a uniform. There is some evidence that it helps concentration because there are less distractions. All in all, uniforms are a real plus for students.

Wearing a uniform is useful. It saves money on clothes, avoids fashion competition, and gives a sense of orderliness that may help students study.

Wearing a uniform is useful. I really like not having to decide what to wear in the morning. It makes getting ready easier. I don't have to compete with fashion styles, and I save money.

Which sentence from the passage shows why learning new things helps the brain? Are you afraid to try new sports or activities? Maybe you’ve never played soccer before and are scared you won’t be good at it. The fact is, trying something new is good for the brain, and it feels good, too. It actually causes the brain to produce a substance called “dopamine.” This is known as the “reward chemical,” and it makes us feel happy! Studies have also shown that trying new things makes the brain more “plastic” or stretchy. It “exercises” the brain and makes it easier to learn new things in the future. What’s more, being introduced to new things can improve your memory. That means it could actually help your test scores and make your homework easier because you will remember things better. Challenge yourself to try a sport or activity that you’ve never done before. You may be surprised by all the good things that come of it!

It “exercises” the brain and makes it easier to learn new things in the future.

The fact is, trying something new is good for the brain, and it feels good, too.

Challenge yourself to try a sport or activity that you’ve never done before.

Maybe you’ve never played soccer before and are scared you won’t be good at it.

In this passage, the author is trying to convince readers that Are you afraid to try new sports or activities? Maybe you’ve never played soccer before and are scared you won’t be good at it. The fact is, trying something new is good for the brain, and it feels good, too. It actually causes the brain to produce a substance called “dopamine.” This is known as the “reward chemical,” and it makes us feel happy! Studies have also shown that trying new things makes the brain more “plastic” or stretchy. It “exercises” the brain and makes it easier to learn new things in the future. What’s more, being introduced to new things can improve your memory. That means it could actually help your test scores and make your homework easier because you will remember things better. Challenge yourself to try a sport or activity that you’ve never done before. You may be surprised by all the good things that come of it!

trying new things is healthy for people.

homework requires a good memory.

the brain is plastic and stretchy.

soccer is a very challenging sport.

NBCT ELA Quiz

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

It's important to go to school. What you learn in school will help you later in life. It will also help you get a job. If you work hard in school and make good grades, you may be able to go to college and have a career.
What is the author's purpose?

to entertain with a story about school

to teach you how to get good grades

to persuade you to work hard in school

to explain the best colleges

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is a claim?

An opinion that can be argued.

Text that cannot be argued.

Facts to prove something true.

Explains your evidence and identifies how the evidence supports your claim.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is evidence?

An opinion that can be argued.

Explains your evidence and identifies how the evidence supports your claim.

Facts, data, & research that supports the claim.

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the Central Idea?

The middle of the point.

The most important point of the text. (One-sentence summary!)

The supporting detail.

The topic.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is an Objective Summary?

A summary of your opinion and personal feelings of the text.

The most important point of the text.

A summary of minor details and personal opinions.

A summary that does not include any opinions about what is written in the text.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What is the central idea?
Jackie Robinson did something nobody had ever done before. He was not only a three-sport athlete at UCLA. He was the first African-American to play on a Major league baseball team, the Brooklyn Dodgers. Robinson had to deal with racism all over the country. He was treated very poorly by the by other players and fans in the stadiums he visited. But, whenever things got difficult, his courage and determination kept him going. Today his number 42 is retired on every team in major league baseball, and he is in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Jackie Robinson is in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Jackie Robinson played many different sports.

Jackie Robinson is an important figure in American History.

Jackie Robinson played for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which sentence from the paragraph SUPPORTS the central idea that CATS HAVE A SMART WAY OF GETTING WHAT THEY WANT?

_{Most people want to think that they are in control of their pets. However, a study by Karen McComb at the University of Sussex found that cat owners are controlled by their cats. Cat owners probably won’t have too much trouble believing this. Cats make a fairly loud noise by mixing a purr with a cry. The sound seems to be less annoying to humans than straight meowing. Using this sound, cats tell humans when they want to eat and when they want the door opened. The purr part of the sound keeps humans from becoming too annoyed, so the cat gets exactly what he or she wants.}

"Most people want to think that they are in control of their pets."

"The purr part of the sound keeps humans from becoming too annoyed."

"Cats make a fairly loud noise by mixing a purr with a cry."

"Cat owners probably won't have too much trouble believing this."

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Select the best evidence to support the statement that ancient civilizations used their knowledge of forces to move massive objects.
For thousands of years, people have recognized the importance of forces. Even if they do not fully understand
them, they have certainly known how to use them. Fantastic monuments like the pyramids in Egypt, the
statues on Easter Island, and Stonehenge in England were built because our ancestors had developed an understanding of how to use forces to make work easier. That process of using forces to make life easier continues today. You can see it in action around you in everything from a can opener to a scooter, from the family car to a pair of scissors.

Fantastic monuments like the pyramids in Egypt, the statues on Easter Island, and Stonehenge in England were built because our ancestors had developed an understanding of how to use forces to make work easier.

You can see it in action around you in everything from a can opener to a scooter, from the family car to a pair of scissors.

For thousands of years, people have recognized the importance of forces.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What is the author's point of view towards reading?

It is recommended that parents read to their children everyday, starting as early as six months of age. When you read with your children, you are starting them off as a life-long reader and learner. Reading to children teaches communication skills as well as increases attention spans. Turn off the television and read a book to your child.

Children like to have someone read to them.

Parents should read to their children.

Elderly people enjoy reading.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the author's claim?
It's important to go to school. What you learn in school will help you later in life. It will also help you get a job. If you work hard in school and make good grades, you may be able to go to college and have a career.

It's important to go to school.

What you learn in school will help you later in life.

It will also help you get a job.

If you work hard in school and make good grades, you may be able to go to college and have a career.

NBCT ELA

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