Analyzing Text Structures and Solutions

A student reads a passage that describes a community facing water shortages and then details a new irrigation system that was implemented. Which text structure is most likely used in this passage?

• Chronological

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Descriptive

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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

Given a text that explains how pollution in a river led to the decline of fish populations, which of the following best identifies the cause and effect relationship?

• The river is long, and many people live nearby.

• Pollution caused the decline in fish populations.

• Fish populations are naturally low in some rivers.

• The river is used for recreation.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

A passage outlines the steps taken by a city to reduce traffic congestion, including implementing carpool lanes and improving public transportation. Which evidence from the text best supports the claim that these solutions were effective?

• The city has many cars.

• Traffic congestion decreased by 30% after the changes.

• Public transportation is available in the city.

• Carpool lanes are painted green.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

After reading two articles—one organized chronologically and the other using a cause and effect structure—how should a student synthesize information from both to understand the development of a historical event?

• List all dates mentioned in both articles.

• Combine the sequence of events with explanations of why each event happened.

• Focus only on the earliest event.

• Ignore the cause and effect explanations.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

A text describes a problem with invasive species in a local lake and several attempted solutions. Which reasoning best evaluates the effectiveness of the solutions presented?

• The solutions were expensive.

• The solutions reduced the number of invasive species and restored native fish populations.

• The lake is popular for fishing.

• The solutions were suggested by scientists.

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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

A passage describes a sequence of events leading to a school’s decision to implement a recycling program. Which text structure is primarily used in this passage?

• Chronological

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

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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

A student claims that the main cause of declining bee populations is pesticide use, based on a text. Which evidence from the text would best support this claim?

• The text mentions that bees are important for pollination.

• The text states that areas with high pesticide use have fewer bees.

• The text describes the life cycle of bees.

• The text explains that bees make honey.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

After reading a text about a city’s efforts to reduce air pollution, which of the following best synthesizes the information to explain how the city addressed the problem?

• The city has many factories.

• The city implemented stricter emissions laws and promoted public transportation, resulting in cleaner air.

• The city is located near mountains.

• The city’s population is growing.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

A passage explains that a drought led to crop failures, which then caused food prices to rise. Which of the following best describes the cause and effect chain in this passage?

• Food prices rose because of crop failures caused by drought.

• Food prices always rise in the summer.

• Crop failures are unrelated to drought.

• Droughts are caused by high food prices.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

A student is asked to evaluate two proposed solutions to reduce plastic waste: banning single-use plastics and increasing recycling programs. Which reasoning best supports choosing the most effective solution?

• The solution that is easiest to implement should be chosen.

• The solution that results in the greatest reduction of plastic waste, as shown by data, should be chosen.

• The solution that is most popular should be chosen.

• The solution that costs the least should be chosen.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.8