Comparing Informational Texts Quiz

What is the student expected to do according to the English Language Arts and Reading 8.6.B standard?

• Write poems and short stories

• Write responses that demonstrate understanding of texts

• Create visual art based on texts

• Memorize texts word for word

Which of the following is a step in comparing informational texts?

• Ignore the text and focus on visuals

• Take notes or highlight as you read

• Write a summary without reading

• Only read the introduction

What should you ask yourself when comparing informational texts?

• What is the author's favorite color?

• Where would their opinions overlap?

• How long is the text?

• What is the font size used?

What is the purpose of using a graphic organizer when comparing texts?

• To draw pictures

• To show similarities and differences

• To write a story

• To calculate numbers

What is the primary purpose of informational texts?

• To entertain readers with fictional stories.

• To inform readers about a topic.

• To confuse readers with conflicting information.

• To persuade readers to buy a product.

Which of the following is an example of an informational text?

• A science fiction novel.

• A mystery short story.

• A nonfiction book.

• A comic strip.

What can cause informational texts to conflict with each other?

• A change in the weather.

• Different interpretations of the same information.

• The length of the text.

• The color of the text.

What should you remember to do when writing an essay based on an excerpt?

• Use only your imagination.

• Ignore the excerpt and write freely.

• Use specific evidence from the excerpt to support your answer.

• Write as quickly as possible without planning.

What are some reasons texts on the same topic might have conflicting information?

• A situation changes over time.

• The authors view the same topic or issue differently.

• The authors interpret the same information differently.

• A person's understanding changes over time.

• Authors are often confused about how to interpret information.

What is the first step in identifying conflicting information in two or more texts?

• Compare ideas from the texts

• Identify the main ideas

• Read the texts

• Determine how they are different