Unit 8 Post-Assessment on Understanding Texts

By utilizing context clues, readers can actively expand their vocabulary while reading, making them better readers overall. 

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

By focusing on the key points and rephrasing them in their own words, readers are not more likely to remember and retain the information. 

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

An author's perspective refers to their unique viewpoint, opinions, and beliefs.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Read the following passage:

Liam carefully handled the fragile vase, knowing it could break easily. As he placed it on the shelf, his friend Emma noticed a peculiar symbol on its side. They decided to research the symbol, discovering it belonged to an ancient civilization that valued craftsmanship. The vase had been preserved for centuries, making it a rare and precious artifact.

What does "fragile" mean?

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does summarizing help you do?

• Ignore details.

• Memorize the text.

• Understand the main idea.

• Change the story.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Can an author's perspective be in informational texts, argumentative texts, and fictional texts?

• Yes.

• No.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Why should you use context clues?

• To skip hard words.

• To guess randomly.

• To understand new words.

• To memorize every word.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

When summarizing, what should you focus on?

• Every word.

• Only the ending.

• Key details and main idea.

• The longest sentences.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

With an author's perspective, can you sometimes tell if an author is either FOR or AGAINST something?

• Yes.

• No.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Read the following sentence:

Don't touch that ornament, it's very fragile and might break, especially if you drop it.

What does the word fragile mean?

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4