8th Grade Assessment 3.27.26

What is one main idea of paragraph 2?

• Technology slows learning

• Quick access may reduce deep thinking

• Social media improves empathy

• Automation increases jobs

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which inference can be made about technology use?

• It always improves understanding

• It may limit critical thinking skills

• It eliminates communication problems

• It reduces access to information

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

Which detail supports the idea that communication has changed?

• “Technology enhances quality of life”

• “Interactions often lack depth”

• “Automation increases productivity”

• “Education expands access”

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Part A: Why does the author include discussion of automation?

• To show only benefits

• To explain economic challenges

• To describe communication changes

• To define technology

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CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

Part B: Which sentence supports Part A?

• “Devices designed for speed…”

• “Automation…may displace certain jobs.”

• “Medical technologies have improved…”

• “Technology strengthens global connections…”

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which two details support the idea that technology has both benefits and drawbacks?

• “Instant access to information…”

• “Interactions often lack depth…”

• “Innovation drives progress…”

• “Understanding this balance requires evaluation…”

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the author’s overall perspective?

• Technology is harmful

• Technology is entirely beneficial

• Technology has both advantages and challenges

• Technology should be avoided

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CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

What is the author’s main claim?

• Technology should be banned

• Technology creates only problems

• Technology has complex effects

• Technology reduces learning

Which evidence best supports the claim that technology affects thinking?

• “Medical technologies have improved…”

• “Instant access…may discourage sustained analysis”

• “Automation increases productivity…”

• “Online learning expands access…”

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

Which detail appeals to logic?

• “Some experts argue…”

• “Researchers suggest…”

• “Technology strengthens connections…”

• “Interactions lack depth…”

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.8