Test Prep 5

AOR.2.2 - PART A: Which of the following statements expresses a central idea of the letter?

• A. Students should be allowed to wear any clothing they want regardless of school rules.

• B. Hats and hoods are a major cause of disrespect and disruption in schools.

• C. Dress codes that ban hoods and hats can be unfair and damaging to student identity.

• D. Schools should eliminate all dress codes to support student freedom.

AOR.2.2 - PART B: Which of the following quotes best supports the answer to Part A?

• A. "I am one of the many students who has been directly affected by the recent enforcement of the new dress code policy..."

• B. "I wear a hoodie not to hide, but to feel safe and comfortable in a space that sometimes feels cold..."

• C. "I participate in the marching band, volunteer at the community center, and work a part-time job..."

• D. "This letter is just between me and you—between a student who feels unfairly judged and the adult who helped put that judgment into place."

AOR.2.2 Which of the following supporting details would best strengthen the student's argument in the letter?

• A. A story from another student who was disciplined for wearing a hood despite no disruption.

• B. A list of schools in other states that also ban hooded sweatshirts.

• C. A paragraph explaining how the student organizes their school supplies.

• D. A breakdown of the number of students who wear hats in different weather conditions.

ELA.8.AOR.4.1 What is the primary purpose of the student in writing this letter?

• A. To demand that all teachers change the rules to suit student fashion.

• B. To inform the principal of their activities outside of school.

• C. To persuade the school to reconsider its policy banning hoods and hats.

• D. To explain that students should not be required to follow any school rules.

ELA.8.AOR.4.1 Which of the following best describes the student's perspective in their letter to Principal Thompson?

• A. The student is indifferent to the policy and doesn't care much about it.

• B. The student feels insulted and judged and wants to defend their identity and freedom.

• C. The student supports the policy but thinks it should apply only to certain grades.

• D. The student is confused about why the school even has a dress code.

ELA.8.AOR.4.1 Which rhetorical strategy does the student primarily use to convey their message?

• A. Ethos - Establishing their credibility and character by detailing their background and achievements.

• B. Pathos - Appealing mostly to the fear of being punished at school.

• C. Logos - Using a list of rules from other schools to prove a point.

• D. Hyperbole - Making outrageous claims about the effect of dress codes.

AOR.5.2 Which text structure is primarily used in the letter to convey the student's message?

• A. Compare and Contrast - Comparing different school dress codes.

• B. Chronological Order - Telling the story of how the policy was written.

• C. Problem and Solution - Explaining the problem with the dress code and offering ways it.

• D. Sequence - Outlining a timeline of disciplinary actions.

AOR.5.2 Which feature in the letter most effectively emphasizes the student's personal credibility in challenging the dress code policy?

• A. The use of a formal greeting and closing.

• B. The repeated mention of hoods and hats.

• C. The description of the student's academic and extracurricular achievements.

• D. The use of rhetorical questions to challenge authority.

AOR.6.1 and AOR.5.3 Which of the following best summarizes the student's main argument?

• A. Students who wear hats and hoods are being unfairly punished based on appearance.

• B. The student believes hats are trendy.

• C. The student's jacket helps them stay warm in a cold school building.

• D. The school should let students choose any clothing item without consequence.

AOR.5.3 Which argument in the letter is most effective in conveying the student's disapproval of the dress code policy?

• A. The student includes personal achievements to counter assumptions made by the school.

• B. The student lists the times they wore a hat without being disruptive.

• C. The student describes other students' negative reactions to the rule.

• D. The student promises to protest if the policy is not changed.