Question
Directions:
Answer the following questions based on the concepts learned in Unit 3 - Analyzing Informational Text.
Please choose the best answer for each multiple-choice question, mark True (T) or False (F) for true/false questions, and match the terms with their correct definitions.
Question 1
What is a claim in an informational text?(2 points)
Responses
A fact with no supporting evidence
A fact with no supporting evidence
A personal story shared by the author
A personal story shared by the author
The main idea or position the author is trying to prove
The main idea or position the author is trying to prove
A question the author asks the reader
A question the author asks the reader
Question 2
Which of the following is an example of strong evidence?(2 points)
Responses
"Many people feel this way, so it must be correct."
"Many people feel this way, so it must be correct."
"I think this is true because it sounds interesting."
"I think this is true because it sounds interesting."
"A recent scientific study found that exercise improves memory."
"A recent scientific study found that exercise improves memory."
"Everyone knows this, so no need to prove it."
"Everyone knows this, so no need to prove it."
Question 3
How can you identify an author's point of view?(2 points)
Responses
By counting how many times the author uses "I think"
By counting how many times the author uses "I think"
By finding the longest paragraph in the text
By finding the longest paragraph in the text
By looking at the pictures only
By looking at the pictures only
By analyzing the author's word choice and tone
By analyzing the author's word choice and tone
Question 4
What does it mean to evaluate an author’s reasoning?(2 points)
Responses
Determining if the reasoning makes sense and is supported by evidence
Determining if the reasoning makes sense and is supported by evidence
Rewriting the author's argument in your own words
Rewriting the author's argument in your own words
Guessing what the author is thinking
Guessing what the author is thinking
Deciding if the author's argument is funny
Deciding if the author's argument is funny
Question 5
Which of the following shows a comparison of two arguments?(2 points)
Responses
"The author used charts and graphs in the article."
"The author used charts and graphs in the article."
"The text is long and has many paragraphs."
"The text is long and has many paragraphs."
"Both authors agree that exercise is beneficial, but one focuses on physical health while the other focuses on mental health."
"Both authors agree that exercise is beneficial, but one focuses on physical health while the other focuses on mental health."
"The author believes school uniforms are important."
"The author believes school uniforms are important."
Question 6
Strong evidence can include facts, statistics, and expert opinions.(2 points)
Responses
True
True
False
False
Question 7
An author's purpose is always to entertain the reader.(2 points)
Responses
True
True
False
False
Question 8
Authors sometimes emphasize certain facts to make their arguments stronger.(2 points)
Responses
True
True
False
False
Question 9
Match the term with its correct definition:(4 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Information like facts, statistics, or examples that support an argument.
A strong opinion that influences how someone presents information.
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Answer the following questions based on the concepts learned in Unit 3 - Analyzing Informational Text.
Please choose the best answer for each multiple-choice question, mark True (T) or False (F) for true/false questions, and match the terms with their correct definitions.
Question 1
What is a claim in an informational text?(2 points)
Responses
A fact with no supporting evidence
A fact with no supporting evidence
A personal story shared by the author
A personal story shared by the author
The main idea or position the author is trying to prove
The main idea or position the author is trying to prove
A question the author asks the reader
A question the author asks the reader
Question 2
Which of the following is an example of strong evidence?(2 points)
Responses
"Many people feel this way, so it must be correct."
"Many people feel this way, so it must be correct."
"I think this is true because it sounds interesting."
"I think this is true because it sounds interesting."
"A recent scientific study found that exercise improves memory."
"A recent scientific study found that exercise improves memory."
"Everyone knows this, so no need to prove it."
"Everyone knows this, so no need to prove it."
Question 3
How can you identify an author's point of view?(2 points)
Responses
By counting how many times the author uses "I think"
By counting how many times the author uses "I think"
By finding the longest paragraph in the text
By finding the longest paragraph in the text
By looking at the pictures only
By looking at the pictures only
By analyzing the author's word choice and tone
By analyzing the author's word choice and tone
Question 4
What does it mean to evaluate an author’s reasoning?(2 points)
Responses
Determining if the reasoning makes sense and is supported by evidence
Determining if the reasoning makes sense and is supported by evidence
Rewriting the author's argument in your own words
Rewriting the author's argument in your own words
Guessing what the author is thinking
Guessing what the author is thinking
Deciding if the author's argument is funny
Deciding if the author's argument is funny
Question 5
Which of the following shows a comparison of two arguments?(2 points)
Responses
"The author used charts and graphs in the article."
"The author used charts and graphs in the article."
"The text is long and has many paragraphs."
"The text is long and has many paragraphs."
"Both authors agree that exercise is beneficial, but one focuses on physical health while the other focuses on mental health."
"Both authors agree that exercise is beneficial, but one focuses on physical health while the other focuses on mental health."
"The author believes school uniforms are important."
"The author believes school uniforms are important."
Question 6
Strong evidence can include facts, statistics, and expert opinions.(2 points)
Responses
True
True
False
False
Question 7
An author's purpose is always to entertain the reader.(2 points)
Responses
True
True
False
False
Question 8
Authors sometimes emphasize certain facts to make their arguments stronger.(2 points)
Responses
True
True
False
False
Question 9
Match the term with its correct definition:(4 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Information like facts, statistics, or examples that support an argument.
A strong opinion that influences how someone presents information.
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Answers
GPT-4o mini
Here are the answers based on the concepts learned in Unit 3 - Analyzing Informational Text:
**Question 1: What is a claim in an informational text?**
- The main idea or position the author is trying to prove
**Question 2: Which of the following is an example of strong evidence?**
- "A recent scientific study found that exercise improves memory."
**Question 3: How can you identify an author's point of view?**
- By analyzing the author's word choice and tone
**Question 4: What does it mean to evaluate an author’s reasoning?**
- Determining if the reasoning makes sense and is supported by evidence
**Question 5: Which of the following shows a comparison of two arguments?**
- "Both authors agree that exercise is beneficial, but one focuses on physical health while the other focuses on mental health."
**Question 6: Strong evidence can include facts, statistics, and expert opinions.**
- True
**Question 7: An author's purpose is always to entertain the reader.**
- False
**Question 8: Authors sometimes emphasize certain facts to make their arguments stronger.**
- True
**Question 9: Match the term with its correct definition:**
1. **Information like facts, statistics, or examples that support an argument.**
- Evidence
2. **A strong opinion that influences how someone presents information.**
- Bias
If you have any further questions or need additional information, feel free to ask!
**Question 1: What is a claim in an informational text?**
- The main idea or position the author is trying to prove
**Question 2: Which of the following is an example of strong evidence?**
- "A recent scientific study found that exercise improves memory."
**Question 3: How can you identify an author's point of view?**
- By analyzing the author's word choice and tone
**Question 4: What does it mean to evaluate an author’s reasoning?**
- Determining if the reasoning makes sense and is supported by evidence
**Question 5: Which of the following shows a comparison of two arguments?**
- "Both authors agree that exercise is beneficial, but one focuses on physical health while the other focuses on mental health."
**Question 6: Strong evidence can include facts, statistics, and expert opinions.**
- True
**Question 7: An author's purpose is always to entertain the reader.**
- False
**Question 8: Authors sometimes emphasize certain facts to make their arguments stronger.**
- True
**Question 9: Match the term with its correct definition:**
1. **Information like facts, statistics, or examples that support an argument.**
- Evidence
2. **A strong opinion that influences how someone presents information.**
- Bias
If you have any further questions or need additional information, feel free to ask!