Non-fiction Text Quiz Review

T/F: You can determine controlling idea without reading the whole article

T/F: You can determine whether a text is informational without reading the whole article

The author includes this infographic in order to -

This type of organizational pattern always tells how to fix something

T/F: a quote from a teacher should be considered expert knowledge

T/F: An informational text chooses a side.

'22% of Americans own one or more guns,' is which type of evidence?

What type of organizational pattern gives details about a topic?

The words However and Although often (but not always) indicate a

Which of the following is a type of evidence?

'Even though I am allergic to dogs, they have hypoallergenic dogs, so I should be able to get one' is what?

T/F: First, Second, Then indicate a description organizational pattern

What is a statistic?

What is the following: Gun control laws are necessary because they prevent criminals from getting guns.

What is expert knowledge?

"There were at least 126 mass shootings between Jan. 2000 and July 2014," is which type of evidence?

What is the following: Research shows that technology helps keep students engaged.

'Gun-related deaths are now the third leading cause of death of American children.' is what?

What is the following: "In my classroom, cell phones are a major distraction to students"

Which evidence supports the claim: "English is a harder STAAR test to pass than math"

'Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms reports that about 9.3 million firearms were manufactured in the US' is what?

T/F: "Global warming is a problem that the world needs to address" is a claim

The reason why the author wrote the text

'It seems like an easy argument to be against littering, but littering actually leads to jobs' is what?

T/F: If someone is a professor, researcher, or CEO, then they are an expert

What is a specific detail?

Which of the following is NOT a type of evidence?

T/F: 96% of students own a smartphone is a specific detail

What is the following: "Pearland ISD is an A rated school district"

What evidence best supports the claim: "Guns are a major problem in the US because they are a risk to children'

What is a historical example?

"43 of 50 states have a 'right to bear arms' clause in their state constitutions" is what type of evidence?

What is a counterargument?

What is a persuasive text?

What is the Controlling Idea?

"More than 36,000 Americans were victims of firearm-related deaths in 2015" is which type of evidence?

What is an anecdote?

T/F: 'More Americans are killed by guns daily than annually in several other countries' is a claim.

Similarities/ Differences between 2 or more things is which organizational pattern?

"Teachers felt cell phones could be very useful in class if used correctly" is what?

When an author places things in order...

'Brain changes from vaping were linked to increased sensitivity to other drugs and impulsivity' -Dr. Chadi

"The NCIS was implemented on November 30, 1998," is which type of evidence?

"We need to help them understand the risks of addiction," Dr. Halpern added, "This is not a combustible cigarette, but i

T/F: "The earth orbits the sun" is a claim

This type of organizational pattern can always answer the question 'why'

What is the following: In the 1960s, many people fought for civil rights and equality

What is an example of a text feature?

What is an opinion?