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ELA Benchmark 2 Review
ELA Benchmark 2 Review
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Quiz for Thursday, 12/8
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1
"Theme" is the main idea of message of a narrative text.
True
False
2
It is possible to get points by leaving a response blank.
True
False
3
A fiction text is a true story.
False
True
4
All informational texts have the same purpose.
False
True
5
What does "analyze" mean?
use evidence
quote
write
explain
6
The protagonist is the main character or "good guy" in a story.
False
True
7
Which indicator words show cause and effect?
so
when
because
but
8
What is another word for "influence"?
look at
ignore
change
explain
9
You should rush through the test and finish quickly.
False
True
10
Nonfiction authors will approach the same topic in the same way.
True
False
11
How much time is the test without accomodations?
60 minutes
90 minutes
30 minutes
120 minutes
12
What is the author's purpose in a fictional text?
to persuade the reader to do something
to inform the reader on a particular topic
to interest the reader in the topic
to entertain the reader
13
What are some test-taking strategies that will get you Dojo points?
taking your time
annotating the text
talking during the test
using the scratch paper
14
How do you write a good topic sentence?
Start with a pronoun
Ask a question
Flip the prompt into a statement
Skip it and find a quote
15
You will get extra points for the assessment if you finish quickly
True
False
16
You should only write a few sentences in your written response
False
True
17
You must know the definition of every word in order to understand the text.
False
True
18
In fiction, what is plot?
the events in a story
the characters in a story
the main character in a story
when and where the story takes place
19
How do you determine the central idea in an informational text?
The title will always say.
look for what the author is writing about
think about how the text makes you feel
see if anything sounds interesting
20
What are some ways to organize an informational text?
cause and effect
order of importance
problem and solution
chronological order
21
In fiction, what is conflict?
An issue the protagonist faces
An argument
A long journey
A nasty letter
22
What are some rewards for Benchmark success?
a shiny trophy
a free 100 in the gradebook
a trip to Dave and Busters
a Cane's meal
23
What is a character?
the time and place of a story
a building
a person in the story
the person who wrote the story
24
What is the minimum number of paragraphs you should write?
5
1
7
2
25
What point of view should you use when writing?
third-person (he, she, they)
narrative
second-person (you)
first-person (I, we)
26
How is setting revealed in a drama?
an opening paragraph
It isn't.
through the characters
stage directions
27
Copying my answer is called plagairism.
False
True
28
What is the author's purpose in an informational text?
to confuse the reader
to inform the reader about a particular subject
to entertain the reader
to convince the reader to act on a particular issue
29
How do you find the meaning of unknown words?
see if the word looks like a word you know
look for context clues
see if another word will fit in its place
make up an answer and hope for the best
30
"Narrative" is an academic word for ______.
character
thought
information
story
31
Which is NOT a good question to ask to find the purpose of an informational text?
Is this an interesting topic?
What does the author want me to know?
How does this information contribute to what I already know?
How might I use this information?
32
In a narrative, what is setting?
when and where the story takes place
the age of the protagonist
the person who works against the protagonist
the main character in a story
33
How do you find good text evidence?
Select a quotation at random
Select a quotation that looks interesting
Select a long quotation
Select a quotation that supports your topic sentence
34
How long is a ToSEEC paragraph?
5-7 sentences
6-8 sentences
3-5 sentences
2 sentences
