PARCC

Which paragraph most directly reinforces the tone created in paragraph 35?

• paragraph 32

• paragraph 37

• paragraph 38

• paragraph 39

REFER TO THE PASSAGES FROM "CONFETTI GIRL" AND "TORTILLA SUN". 
The passage from "Confetti Girl" begins with the narrator's memories of her mother (paragraph 1). The passage from "Tortilla Sun" ends with Izzy's thoughts about the baseball that belonged to her father (paragraph 46). How do these paragraphs contribute to an understanding of both narrators?

• The paragraphs reveal that the narrators have little reason to feel upset about their present situations.

• The paragraphs suggest the efforts the narrators will go to so that they may please their parents.

• The paragraphs emphasize the fact that the narrators may not be reporting events truthfully.

• The paragraphs highlight the narrators' strong desire to regain a sense of closeness.

Which quote is cited correctly?

• Ms. Morris states "Students must learn how to conduct research for the PARCC," (Morris 7).

• Ms. Morris states "Students must learn how to conduct research for the PARCC." (Morris 7)

• "Students must learn how to conduct research for the PARCC" (Morris 7.)

BONUS - PARCC is a of a group of states that administers standardized exams to students in grades

• K-12

• 2-8

• 3-11

• 4-10

Which sentence uses the word 'PARCC' correctly in context?

• A) The PARCC is a type of bird found in the Amazon rainforest.

• B) The PARCC exam is designed to assess students' readiness for college and careers.

• C) She decided to PARCC her car in the garage.

• D) The PARCC is a famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci.

What does the acronym 'PARCC' stand for?

• A) Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers

• B) Program for Advanced Reading and Critical Comprehension

• C) Partnership for Academic Research and Curriculum Creation

• D) Program for Assessment of Reading and Communication Competence

Which of the following is a primary goal of the PARCC assessment?

• A) To evaluate students' artistic abilities

• B) To measure students' readiness for college and careers

• C) To assess students' physical fitness

• D) To test students' knowledge of world history

In which subject is the PARCC assessment NOT typically administered?

• A) Mathematics

• B) English Language Arts

• C) Science

• D) Physical Education

Which of the following best describes the tone of a passage that might appear on a PARCC English Language Arts exam?

• A) Informative and analytical

• B) Humorous and light-hearted

• C) Sarcastic and critical

• D) Poetic and abstract

Which literary device is most likely to be analyzed in a PARCC English Language Arts exam?

• A) Alliteration

• B) Hyperbole

• C) Metaphor

• D) Onomatopoeia