Unit 4 Assessment Review (2021-2022)

There are other factors that could lead to violence besides video games. _______________ , poor mental health could cause violence behavior.

• for instance

• so

• however

• in addition

It is important to complete your homework; _____________, it should be turned in on time.

• furthermore
• nevertheless
• otherwise
• although

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

The rhino in Africa is threatened with extinction; ________________, many species of gorilla are also endangered.

• consequently
• nevertheless
• similarly
• so

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which are transitions that add an EXAMPLE? Check all that apply...

• specifically

• to illustrate

• for instance

• meanwhile

• indeed

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

I think the school should offer more after-school programs. ________ I suggest that there should be clubs for middle school students. The students that participate in this could choose from photography, robotics, drama, and many others. Students could rotate clubs each quarter to experience a variety of activities that interest them.

Which word best links the opinion with a supporting reason?

• Nevertheless

• Specifically

• Finally

• However

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

Use the following claim to respond to the question: "Though parents have reason to believe violent video games are harmful, it may actually be other media sources."

Which piece of evidence below is relevant to the claim?

• “It was never clear which games might fall under the

  law, or whose job it would be to decide.”

• “We know virtually nothing, for instance, about how youths who are already prone to violent behavior, such as those exposed to violence at home and in their neighborhoods, use these games.”

• “And there is much better evidence to support psychological harm

  from exposure to violence on TV news”

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which of the following statements is an example of a Claim/Thesis?

• Sports teach students how to work as a team and trust others to be supportive.

• The National Alliance for Youth Sports states, “Working as a team to reach a common goal helps children develop communication and problem solving skills that will benefit them on the field and off.”

• Every middle school student should be required to participate in a sport.

Which of the following statements is an example of a Reason?

• Sports teach students how to work as a team and trust others to be supportive.

• The National Alliance for Youth Sports states, “Working as a team to reach a common goal helps children develop communication and problem solving skills that will benefit them on the field and off.”

• Every middle school student should be required to participate in a sport.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which of the following statements is an example of Evidence?

• Sports teach students how to work as a team and trust others to be supportive.

• The National Alliance for Youth Sports states, “Working as a team to reach a common goal helps children develop communication and problem solving skills that will benefit them on the field and off.”

• Every middle school student should be required to participate in a sport.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which words could be removed to make the argument stronger?

• a. “Many people” (sentence 1)

• b. “In my opinion” (sentence 2)

• c. “people should” (sentence 2)

• d. “For example” (sentence 6)