
Better Than Words Say It With a Selfie
Authored by Sarah Williams
English
6th Grade
CCSS covered
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This quiz focuses on reading comprehension and argumentative text analysis, specifically examining students' understanding of the article "Better Than Words: Say It With a Selfie." The questions are appropriate for 6th grade English Language Arts, requiring students to identify main claims, analyze supporting evidence through textual quotations, recognize text structure, and understand authorial purpose. Students need foundational skills in close reading, distinguishing between main ideas and supporting details, and understanding how authors construct arguments. The core concepts assessed include identifying thesis statements, analyzing how authors use evidence to support claims, recognizing argumentative text features, and demonstrating literal comprehension through factual recall questions about authorship. Created by Sarah Williams, an English teacher in India who teaches grade 6. This quiz serves as an excellent formative assessment tool to gauge student comprehension after reading the assigned text about selfies as self-expression. Teachers can use this quiz as a post-reading check for understanding, homework assignment, or review activity before class discussions about argumentative writing techniques. The repeated questions provide multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate mastery of key concepts, making it particularly useful for differentiated instruction and reinforcement of critical reading skills. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards CCRA.R.1 (citing textual evidence), CCRA.R.2 (determining central ideas), and CCRA.R.8 (evaluating arguments and claims), supporting students' development of analytical reading skills essential for academic success.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the main claim of “Better Than Words: Say It with a Selfie”?
Smart phones have improved society.
Selfies are a positive form of self-expression.
Mobile devices make taking selfies easier.
People throughout history have made self-portraits.
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Select two quotations that illustrate the author’s belief that selfies are effective ways for us to express ourselves
“From ancient Egypt to the early Greeks to famous painters such as Rembrandt and van Gogh, people have expressed themselves artistically through self-portraits.” (paragraph 2)
“Photographers don’t care if they show who you truly are in those boring photos; they’re interested only in making sure you are in focus.” (paragraph 4)
”By taking and sharing a selfie, you can share what you are thinking, feeling, or doing with your friends.” (paragraph 13)
“Selfies are all about online social networks, and social networks lead to better relationships.” (paragraph 14)
“Teens especially say they have more positive experiences than negative ones when using social media.” (paragraph 14)
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the main argument presented by the author in the text?
Selfies are a form of narcissism.
Selfies are an important means of self-expression and connection.
Selfies should be avoided in social media.
Selfies are only popular among teenagers.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the main claim of "Better Than Words: Say it with a Selfie"?
Selfies are negative forms of self-expression
Selfies are positive forms of self-expression
Selfies are worthless for people.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
"Better Than Words. Say it with a selfie" is an _____ text
descriptive
argumentative
expository
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
"Better Than Words: Say it with a Selfie" was written by____.
Gloria Chang
Mrs. Rivera
Shermakaye Bass
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CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the main claim of 'Better Than Words: Say It With a Selfie'?
Smart phones have improved society.
Selfies are a positive form of self-expression.
Mobile devices make taking selfies easier.
People throughout history have made self-portraits.
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