Module 2: Mid-Unit Assessment

"My wish for you is that you continue. Continue to be who and how you are, to astonish a mean world with your acts of kindness," - Maya Angelou. What does astonish mean based on the context of this quote?

• Pity

• Dismiss

• Anger

• Surprise

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is a counterargument? Select the best answer.

• A second, similar claim that supports the main claim.

• A way to prove people wrong.

• The opposing side of an argument.

• An excerpt from a text that's used to support a claim.

A student essay arguing the importance of eliminating homework was most likely written to...?

• Inform

• Persuade

• Entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

Think back to Inside Out and Back Again. What was Lai's purpose for writing the novel? Choose the best answer.

• Lai wanted to write about what it was like to go to a new school.

• Lai wanted to confuse 8th graders who read her book.

• Lai wanted to write a historical fiction novel because it's a popular genre.

• Lai wanted to show to readers what it is like for refugee children to flee.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

"Most of our life is unimportant, filled with trivial things from morning till night. But when it is transformed by love it is of interest even to the angels," - Dorothy Day. What does trivial mean based on the context of this quote?

• Essential

• Insignificant

• Interesting

• Massive

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"Shakespeare inspired writers around the world and across time." This is a...?

• Claim

• Counterclaim

• Rebuttal

"My head's not in the clouds, but I think I've gotten too much credit for being an astute businessman," - Steven Spielberg. What does astute mean based on the context of this quote?

• Intelligent

• Creative

• Foolish

• Confused

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

J.D. Salinger's purpose for writing the famous realistic fiction novel The Catcher in the Rye was most likely to...?

• Inform

• Persuade

• Entertain

An article was written about misinformation on the internet and how that influences people's activity on social media. What was most likely the author's purpose in writing this article?

• To discuss the influence of social media.

• To convince people to delete social media.

• To highlight how misinformation effects people's opinions and choices online.

• To list off several different types of social media and types of misinformation to share.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

"However, Shakespeare's work has impacted and continues to influence modern-day writers." This is a...?

• Claim

• Counterclaim

• Rebuttal