ELA Quick Check. 1 Correct Answer Per Question.

Question

1. Reread the article "At the Head of her class, and homeless." What is the central idea of the article?
A. A high school student perseveres through difficulties of homelessness and is awarded a full college scholarship.
B. Scholarships should be given to homeless high school students who excel both in and out of the classroom
C. The best way to succeed in school is to study hard in and out of the classroom.
D. A homeless high school student is motivated to help support her fellow students get scholarships for college.

2. Which supporting detail from the text best supports this central idea?
a. "I try to stay out as late as possible," she says. " I would say it's my favorite place."
b. Along the way, we stumbled and we started struggling as a family," she says.
c. Among the many frustrations of shelter life are long security checks and noise.
d. I just know when I have a goal, I try not to let anything get in the way, she says.

3. Using context clues, what does the word "reluctantly" most closely mean as it is used in paragraph 2?
a. angrily
b. surprisingly
c. patiently
d. unenthusiastically

4. In 3-5 sentences, using your own words, identify and explain the central idea of the article. You must provide evidence from the text to support. (Use complete sentences and proper punctuation, including a capital letter at the beginning of each sentence and the article title)

Answer 1

1. A. A high school student perseveres through difficulties of homelessness and is awarded a full college scholarship.

2. d. I just know when I have a goal, I try not to let anything get in the way, she says.

3. d. unenthusiastically

4. The central idea of the article "At the Head of Her Class, and Homeless" is that a determined high school student faces the challenges of homelessness while excelling academically and earning a college scholarship. The article highlights her resilience and dedication to her education despite the obstacles she encounters. For instance, she states, "I just know when I have a goal, I try not to let anything get in the way,” which emphasizes her commitment to overcoming her circumstances and achieving success.