Think Up Assessment - RI 7.8 - "Don’t Be Them–Be You!" (8.16)

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9 questions
Read the passage using your Scratch Paper Strategies and answer each question.
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Which sentence from the selection expresses the author’s argument?

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What type of support does the author provide for her claims in the selection?

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What connection does the author see between fidget toys and many existing phone apps?

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Why did the author most likely write this selection?

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Based on the selection, how does the author feel she differs from her peers?

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What effect does the use of the word “we” in the selection have on the reader?

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Based on the selection, what can the reader conclude about the author?

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Which sentence from the selection supports the answer to Question 7?

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Read the paragraph from the selection.

"Then there’s the selfie epidemic that there’s no denying—just take a peek at any social media site and the grinning, scowling, eye-crossing selfies are rampant. I have to say that I do a fairly good job of resisting the selfie craze. When I do post photos (I mostly post original poems), they are not the selfies most people take. They are photos of my cat Sophie—sleeping, stretching, or glaring at me when I push her out of my bed—and those photos express me, and my love for Sophie (and poetry). They say a lot about who I am; they’re not just some fleeting, insignificant moment."

Which words in the paragraph provide context clues to help the reader determine the meaning of the word rampant?