Gace Ela

The underlined word in the sentence above is an example of

• a conjunction.

• a participle.

• a gerund.

• an adverb.

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

The primary action of allegory in a poem is

• adding associations that go beyond the literal interpretation.

• using familiar details to convey hidden meaning.

• developing a point of view through use of exaggerated language.

• incorporating words that imitate the sounds they describe.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following characteristics of drama distinguishes it from poetry?

• The events are part of the plot structure

• The text can be organized into rhyming lines

• The content can be divided into smaller sections

• The text is designed to be performed aloud

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

During a unit on informational speaking, a teacher of a class that contains English learners (ELs) brings in the ingredients to make a pizza. The teacher encourages students to pass the ingredients around the room as they discuss adjectives, such as “sticky,” “mushy,” and “smooth,” that could be used to describe the dough. Which of the following best explains how the activity supports the language acquisition of ELLs?

• it provides them with an organizational framework for categorizing new words

• It helps them develop an understanding of the connotative meaning of new words

• It provides them with multisensory support to make new words comprehensible

• It helps them develop meaningful connections to new words by activating prior

  knowledge

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

A teacher conducts individual writing conferences with students on a weekly basis. During each conference, the student orally reflects on a piece of writing, the teacher identifies some strengths and some weaknesses, and the teacher and student discuss the next writing assignment. Which of the following modifications to the conference would best promote improvement in the student’s writing?

• Having the student brainstorm ideas for the next writing assignment

• Focusing exclusively on the areas of proficiency in the writing piece

• Modeling ways to address the areas of weakness in the writing piece

• Having the student give a written reflection of the piece rather than an oral one

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the main purpose of reading comprehension?

• To improve vocabulary.

• To practice speed reading.

• To memorize information.

• To understand and interpret written text.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

Which of the following is an example of a nonfiction text?

• novel

• poem

• fantasy

• biography

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is the purpose of literary analysis?

• To identify the historical context of a literary work.

• To summarize the plot of a literary work.

• To examine and interpret the meaning, themes, and techniques used in a literary work.

• To evaluate the quality of the writing in a literary work.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the definition of poetry?

• Poetry is a form of literary art that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language to evoke meaning and emotion.

• Poetry is a type of storytelling that uses rhyming words.

• Poetry is a form of visual art that uses words to create images.

• Poetry is a type of music that uses words instead of instruments.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word in the following sentence: 'The cat quickly climbed the tree.'

• A) Noun

• B) Verb

• C) Adverb

• D) Adjective

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CCSS.L.3.1A