Question 1A)Which word has a stronger connotation than the word mad?(1 point)ResponsesfuriousfuriousalertalertdisappointeddisappointedupsetupsetQuestion 2A)What do authors use to keep readers engaged and convey tone?(1 point)Responsessentence structuresentence structureword choiceword choiceperspectiveperspectivepoint of viewpoint of viewQuestion 3A)Which statement best describes bias?(1 point)Responsesthe feeling associated with a specific wordthe feeling associated with a specific wordthe prejudice or opinion that authors may put into their writingthe prejudice or opinion that authors may put into their writingthe type of sentence that contains both a dependent and independent clause.the type of sentence that contains both a dependent and independent clause.the reason an author is writing about a subjectthe reason an author is writing about a subjectQuestion 4A)How does an author inform an audience?(1 point)Responsesby presenting facts and data without including an opinionby presenting facts and data without including an opinionby using opinions to try to get the audience to do somethingby using opinions to try to get the audience to do somethingby creating multiple characters and writing dialogue for them to sayby creating multiple characters and writing dialogue for them to sayby using engaging language to keep the audience entertainedby using engaging language to keep the audience entertainedQuestion 5A)Which feature shows whether a sentence is written in first or third person?(1 point)ResponsesbibliographybibliographytonetoneconnotationsconnotationspronounspronounsQuestion 6A)Use the sentence to answer the question.The team captain wanted the trophy, but everyone knew it was theirs.To change the sentence to a first-person point of view, which word should replace the italicized word?(1 point)ResponsesitsitshershersoursourshishisQuestion 7A)Which phrase describes point of view?(1 point)Responsesthe retelling of a story using different wordsthe retelling of a story using different wordsthe feeling or attitude associated with a wordthe feeling or attitude associated with a wordthe descriptive words used to tell about a characterthe descriptive words used to tell about a characterthe perspective a story is told fromthe perspective a story is told fromQuestion 8A)Use the poem to answer the question. I sit and stare out my windowWatching the rain pour downWishing I could escape belowAnd ride my bike into town. Shadows crawl up my wall;It feels like the whole day is gone.I’ll sit and watch the nighttime fallAnd just sleep away until dawn. Which tone is used in the poem?(1 point)ResponsesfearfulfearfulsadsadadventurousadventuroushopefulhopefulQuestion 9A)Luke is doing a research project on a dinosaur fossil dig. Which pieces of information would be most helpful for his presentation? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)Responsesa video clip from a fictional movie about dinosaursa video clip from a fictional movie about dinosaursa book on carnivorous dinosaursa book on carnivorous dinosaursa map of the dig sitea map of the dig sitean article about the discovery of the first fossilan article about the discovery of the first fossila timeline of the dig's progressa timeline of the dig's progressQuestion 10A)Jonah has an idea for a story that presents a detailed backstory about the main character. How should he present his work?(1 point)Responsesa video of someone reading ita video of someone reading itan audio recording of someone reading itan audio recording of someone reading ita live performancea live performancea written versiona written versionQuestion 11A)Cassandra has been asked to present a story that has a lot of dialogue and highlights the voices and costumes of characters.Which presentation style should she use for her story?(1 point)Responsesdramatic playdramatic playaudio recordingaudio recordingnarrativenarrativepoempoemQuestion 12A)Use the two passages to answer the question.Have you ever seen a sea turtle, whale, shark, or dolphin? Even if you have only seen pictures online, you can see how cute all of these creatures are. Well, they are in danger. So many of them are killed every year because of plastic waste. From people throwing away single-use water bottles to companies using a ton of plastic to make their products, we can all do better. Scientists are finding creatures like fish and sea birds with their stomachs filled with indigestible plastic. We have to change this, starting today!Oceans cover 71 percent of Earth’s surface, and they are where most of Earth’s water comes from. Because of this, they are one of our greatest natural resources. Unfortunately, around 8 million metric tons of plastic enters our oceans each year. We all need to do more to save our oceans from this type of pollution. Fortunately, there are groups like the Ocean Conservancy, Oceana, and the Lonely Whale Foundation. They are all dedicated to helping this issue.A student is researching the impact of plastic waste. Write a paragraph that compares and contrasts the two passages. Explain which passage would be better for the student to use and why.(4 points) Short Answer Rubric (4 points)Points AwardedCriteria4The answer is very clear.The answer is fully supported by details.There may be a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.3The answer is mostly clear.The answer is supported by mostly relevant details.There are a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.2The answer is somewhat clear.Details are weak or not related.There are some errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.1The answer is not clear.There are few or no supporting details.There are many errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.0The question is not answered.Question 13A)Write a 3-5 sentence paragraph comparing and contrasting the text and film versions of a book, story, play or poem. Describe the main similarities and differences you noticed between the film and text versions.(4 points) Short Answer Rubric (4 points)Points AwardedCriteria4The answer is very clear.The answer is fully supported by details.There may be a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.3The answer is mostly clear.The answer is supported by mostly relevant details.There are a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.2The answer is somewhat clear.Details are weak or not related.There are some errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.1The answer is not clear.There are few or no supporting details.There are many errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.0The question is not answered.Question 14A)Benjamin is giving a presentation about World War I. He wants to use a movie clip of a war scene and interview his neighbor whose great uncle fought in World War I. Write a 3-5 sentence paragraph explaining why Benjamin should rethink using these sources, and what he should use to replace them.(4 points) Short Answer Rubric (4 points)Points AwardedCriteria4The answer is very clear.The answer is fully supported by details.There may be a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.3The answer is mostly clear.The answer is supported by mostly relevant details.There are a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.2The answer is somewhat clear.Details are weak or not related.There are some errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.1The answer is not clear.There are few or no supporting details.There are many errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.0The question is not answered.
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2A) word choice
3A) the prejudice or opinion that authors may put into their writing
4A) by presenting facts and data without including an opinion
5A) pronouns
6A) our
7A) the perspective a story is told from
8A) hopeful
9A) a book on carnivorous dinosaurs, a map of the dig site
10A) a written version
11A) dramatic play
12A) The first passage discusses the impact of plastic waste on sea creatures and emphasizes the need for action to protect them. The second passage focuses on the importance of oceans as a natural resource and highlights organizations dedicated to addressing ocean pollution. The first passage would be better for the student to use as it provides more specific information about the impact of plastic waste on marine life and emphasizes the urgency of the issue.
13A) This question is for you to answer based on your knowledge and understanding of a specific text and its film adaptation.
14A) Benjamin should rethink using a movie clip of a war scene and interviewing his neighbor's great uncle for his presentation on World War I. Instead, he should use primary sources such as letters, journals, or official documents from World War I to provide accurate and firsthand information about the war. Additionally, he could consider using historical photographs or expert interviews to enhance his presentation.
Have you ever seen a sea turtle, whale, shark, or dolphin? Even if you have only seen pictures online, you can see how cute all of these creatures are. Well, they are in danger. So many of them are killed every year because of plastic waste. From people throwing away single-use water bottles to companies using a ton of plastic to make their products, we can all do better. Scientists are finding creatures like fish and sea birds with their stomachs filled with indigestible plastic. We have to change this, starting today!
Oceans cover 71 percent of Earth’s surface, and they are where most of Earth’s water comes from. Because of this, they are one of our greatest natural resources. Unfortunately, around 8 million metric tons of plastic enters our oceans each year. We all need to do more to save our oceans from this type of pollution. Fortunately, there are groups like the Ocean Conservancy, Oceana, and the Lonely Whale Foundation. They are all dedicated to helping this issue.
A student is researching the impact of plastic waste. Write a paragraph that compares and contrasts the two passages. Explain which passage would be better for the student to use and why.
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