ELA Air Test

Where may a clue appear when using context clues to understand the meaning of a word?

• Within the same sentence as the word to which it refers

• In a different paragraph

• In the author's biography

• In a separate text

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does it mean to infer?

• to guess without evidence

• to deduce or conclude from evidence and reasoning

• to explicitly state

• to summarize the main points

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is the purpose of the hook in the introduction of an argumentative essay according to the outline structure provided?

• To provide a summary of the essay

• To present the main argument

• To offer a question, story, quote, or startling fact to grab attention

• To list the supporting reasons for the claim

What should the conclusion of an argumentative essay contain according to the outline?

• A new claim

• A restatement of the thesis with new phrasing

• An additional supporting reason

• A summary of the counterclaims

According to the outline, what is the purpose of the "mic-dropping last sentence" in the conclusion of an argumentative essay?

• To introduce a new topic

• To provide evidence for the claim

• To give the writer's last chance to argue their side

• To transition to the next paragraph

What is the main purpose of informative writing as mentioned in the document?

• To argue a point and persuade the reader

• To explain or inform the reader

• To entertain the reader with a story

• To compare and contrast different viewpoints

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What are you required to do when analyzing Pandora's character in the passages?

• Write a summary of each passage.

• List the actions of Pandora without explaining their effects.

• Construct a multi-paragraph written response analyzing Pandora's actions and their effects on the plot and theme.

• Compare and contrast Pandora's character with another character from a different story.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

What are the three sections that make up the ELA AIR Test II?

• Reading, Writing, and Mathematics

• Reading, Writing, and Science

• Reading, Writing, and Language

• Reading, Writing, and Social Studies

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

According to the text, what is one important aspect to remember when approaching the Reading section of the test?

• Identifying the author's name

• Analyzing the passage and understanding the author's purpose

• Memorizing the entire text

• Skipping the details and focusing on the main idea

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

What is the primary function of a thesis statement in an essay?

• To introduce the topic

• To state the main argument or point

• To provide evidence for the argument

• To summarize the conclusion