Identifying similarities and/or differences

• Compare and Contrast

• Sequence

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The order of which events follow each other. (Time order)

• Compare and contrast

• Sequence

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

The author presents an issue and ways to fix it

• Cause and effect

• Sequence

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

An event happens that makes something else happen

• Compare and contrast

• Sequence

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The author's _ is important to pay attention to. It tells us why the author is telling us what they are telling us and helps us decide if we agree.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

An author wants to present data and charts. Which medium should she use?

• Audio

• Visual

• Audio and Visual (like a video)

• Traditional text

Answer explanation

The author should use traditional text so that the audience can see the data and analyze it for themselves.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

A student is preparing a presentation on Jazz music. Which medium would be BEST for her to use? (Hint: which one gives the audience the best way to experience what she is trying to present? She is trying to present information on music.)

• a video showing the locations that the musicians performed in

• a poster with pictures of the musicians

• audio of the music

• printed sheet music

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Which one would be a good source to use? Remember CUES: Current, unbiased, expert, and supported

• A 2018 article from National Geographic

• A 1963 article from the New York Times

• A 2020 Wikipedia entry

• A 1998 angry blog rant from some random guy

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which kind of evidence would BEST help to further support an argument that video games can be helpful to young people?

• a quotation from a student explaining how much he likes playing games

• a quotation from a newspaper describing that video games improve problem-solving skills

• a quotation from parent sharing how video games keep her son out of her way while she's cooking

• a quotation from a teacher stating that students use Minecraft in her classroom

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which medium allows the audience to hear the speaker's tone of voice, attitude, and emotions? This helps the audience connect with the speaker.

It can help develop the personality of the speaker. 

• Visual

• Text

• Audio

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7