Middle School Reading Review

Which type of paragraph contains cited evidence?

• Body

• Beginning

• Conclusion

• Resolution

After citing evidence you must _________

• review, revise

• quote, paraphrase

• explain, elaborate

• introduce, summarize

Which quote supports the claim that we should stop using screens for a week?

• "Screens cause students to be distracted and then they cannot learn as well."

• "Screens allow students to find information quickly and efficiently."

• "Technology has become more advanced in the past ten years."

• "Screens on cell phones have become larger in the past few years."

Which of these phrases would be good to use to cite text evidence?

• In conclusion,

• According to the text,

• In my opinion,

• In other words,

In an informational/expository essay, what is the purpose of the 3 body paragraphs:

• Making 3 bold claims

• Asking 3 major questions

• Explaining 3 main ideas

True or false: An informational essay requires a thesis.

• True

• False

How would you introduce a piece of evidence? (select all that apply)

• According to...

• As mentioned in....

• Based on the research...

• You wouldn't introduce evidence

Which of the following should be included in the conclusion paragraph? (select all that apply)

• Restate Claim

• Summarize main points

• Concluding statement

• Evidence

In an essay, where can we find the 'thesis statement'?

• 1st Sentence of the Introduction

• Last Sentence of the Introduction

• 1st Sentence of the Body Paragraphs

• 1st Sentence of the Conclusion

• Last Sentence of the Conclusion

Complete the sentence. John is ___________ about his swim competition results.

• anxious

• navigate

• accomplish