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

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9 questions

Instructions

Read the passage using your Scratch Paper Strategies and answer each question.

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Question 1

1.

Which sentence from the selection expresses the author’s argument?

“We live in a time when there are so many ‘must-haves’ that it is hard for even the most tuned-in teenager to keep up!”

“And it seems that in the middle of all the must-haves and must-dos, we’ve lost something important.”

“We are in danger of forgetting how to be ourselves, with our own preferences and perspectives.”

“One of the problems we struggle with is thinking we all need to look alike.”

Question 2

2.

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

personal questions addressed to the reader

quotations from experts that agree with her points

examples that are likely to be familiar to the reader

comparisons between past and present teen behavior

Question 3

3.

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

Both are inexpensive and easy to collect.

Both are purchases kids do not need or value.

Both can provide a good distraction on a busy day.

Both enable friends to stay in contact with each other.

Question 4

4.

Why did the author most likely write this selection?

to inform teachers of an issue they should be aware of

to share surprising new research with kids and their parents

to persuade students to resist peer pressure and be themselves

to argue that teenagers’ lives have become more complex and difficult

Question 5

5.

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

She does not want clothes endorsed by celebrities.

She spends very little time using her phone.

She has no interest in looking fashionable.

She cares about being nice to people.

Question 6

6.

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

It shows that the author is willing to disclose personal information to prove her argument.

It underscores for the reader that the author’s message is about belonging.

It establishes a connection between the author and the intended reader.

It helps the reader picture the scenarios the author describes.

Question 7

7.

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

She values her relationships with peers.

She believes games are a waste of time.

She much prefers comfortable clothing to fancy clothing.

She feels embarrassed by some of her TV viewing choices.

Question 8

8.

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

“Some days I enjoy dressing up, but other days I like my old, comfortable sweatshirt—and that’s okay because that is being me.”

“I’d like to think that five or ten years from now, my peers will remember me for the relationships we had—and how I treated them and made them feel—rather than for what I did or did not wear.”

“For example, binge-watching a current TV show and talking about it at lunch on Monday is fine if that is what you want to do.”

“There are a lot of ways to deal with empty time, and not all of them involve a game, no matter what color or pattern they come in.”

Question 9

9.

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?

“selfie,” “media”

“epidemic,” “craze”

“resisting,” “express”

“post,” “photos”