ELA 6A - Unit 4 Modified Exam

Darla left at noon and went to the coffee shop, the printer's, and the stationery store during her lunch break. Which words in this sentence are prepositions? Select all that apply.

• a. during

• b. to

• c. left

• d. at

Read the paragraph from "Managing School Recycling."

Recycling is important because it helps the environment—we all know that. But I believe the way to improve our recycling record is to excite people about it instead of criticizing them for not adhering to it. There are many other ways to motivate students to recycle. We could have recycling parties or recycling cleanup days. We do not need a committee made up of supporters of the class president who were interviewed and chosen by her.

What claim does the author make in the paragraph from "Managing School Recycling"?

• Recycling is important because it helps the environment—we all know that.

• The way to improve recycling is to excite people about it instead of criticizing them.

• There are many other ways to motivate students to recycle.

• We do not need a committee made up of supporters of the class president.

What is the main purpose of the authors in writing their speeches in "Managing School Recycling"?

• to inform students about the needs for recycling in school

• to entertain students with a discussion about committees

• to persuade students about if a recycling committee is needed

Which reasons would best fit with the claim: "Students should be allowed to retake any tests they do not pass"? Select all that apply.

• Second chances are great for students.

• Students should have more choices in the classes they take.

• Students would learn from their mistakes.

• Grades help determine students' future career options.

In "Managing School Recycling," which statement represents faulty reasoning because it is an emotional appeal to the audience?

• Also, we could have a newsletter to tell students about other ways to recycle.

• So be sure to vote for Jimmy Schwitz on election day!

• Do we really want a committee looking for students and giving them warnings about what they are doing?

• But in order to make it work, students must want to participate.

In "Why I Support Our School's No- Snacking Policy," the author's claim is that allowing food in classrooms could result in noise. How well is the claim supported?

• The claim is not supported by sound reasoning because the author fails to address students who do not want to snack.

• 
  The claim is supported by sound reasoning because it illustrates a logical result of many people snacking at the same time.

• The claim is not supported by strong evidence because the author presents irrelevant information.

• The claim is supported by strong evidence, including descriptions of noise and the resulting loss of focus.

In "The Fundraising Fair," what is the author's perspective toward the fair?

• 
  He thinks that it will be an enjoyable experience.

• He says that it will need volunteers.