Open Up - Grade 8 - ELA - Module 2 - Mid Unit 1 Assessment - Formative Library | Library

Directions: This assessment has two parts. In Part I, you will analyze the claim, points, and evidence presented by a speaker in a short video. In Part II, you read a new text and answer questions about the author’s purpose, claim, points, and evidence and analyze how the structure of particular paragraphs develops and refines key ideas about where our food comes from.

Part I: Analyze a Claim in a Video

What is the author’s purpose for this video? (RI.8.6)

The author’s purpose for this video is to present the pros and cons of local food versus nonlocal food.

The author’s purpose for this video is to prove that eating local food is the only way to access healthy food.

The author’s purpose for this video is to present an academic argument in favor of local food over nonlocal food.

The author’s purpose for this video is to encourage viewers to think about the fact that eating local food is important.

RL.8.6

What is the main claim of this video? (SL.8.3)

that we should eat food that is grown and produced locally

that buying locally produced food is unfair to farmers who are far away

that we should not eat food that is grown and produced locally

that buying locally produced food is less expensive

SL.8.3

What is one supporting point for the main claim? (SL.8.3)

Transportation of “local food” makes it less environmentally friendly.

Eating food that isn’t produced locally creates jobs for truck drivers around the country.

Transportation of local food is safer because the food travels shorter distances.

Eating food that isn’t produced locally takes a lot of energy to transport, which negatively impacts the environment.

SL.8.3

What is one piece of relevant evidence that supports this point? (SL.8.3)

Growing food locally makes distribution centers necessary, which is better for local shops that prefer to avoid interacting with farmers.

None of the above

Consumers need to understand if food is local it’s unprocessed and organic.

On average, food has travelled 1,500 miles from “farm to plate,” which burns up an incredible amount of fossil fuels.

SL.8.3

Is the evidence included in this video sufficient? Why or why not? (SL.8.3)

SL.8.3

Is the reasoning in this video sound? Why or why not? (SL.8.3)

SL.8.3

Which of the following pieces of evidence, if the author chose to include it, would be irrelevant to the author’s claim? (SL.8.3)

Many people in the United States do not eat fruits and vegetables daily

Locally grown food is fresher and tastes better.

Some locally grown food is less expensive.

Local farmers markets are a nice way for a community to come together.

SL.8.3

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