praxis 5038 form 2
The sample would be best suited for which of the following writing tasks? A letter to administration An editorial submission A journal entry An admissions essay
Option (B) is correct. This sample is most appropriate for an editorial submission. It is an opinion piece intended to be read by a large audience.
Which of the following modes of writing most likely contains textual evidence citations to support claims? Narrative Expository Informative Descriptive
Option (B) is correct. Using textual evidence to substantiate a claim is one of the most important skills that students need to effectively compose expository essays.
Which of the following best describes a summative assessment that helps a teacher evaluate students' understanding of sonnets at the conclusion of a poetry unit? An expository essay in which students reflect on how the poems connect to their own lives A small group discussion in which students analyze the style of Shakespearean poems A written exam in which students answer open-ended questions about poem structure and characteristics A project in which students are asked to compose original poems in the form of iambic pentameter
Option (C) is correct. An exam in which students are asked specific questions about the material is a summative assessment appropriate to determine mastery at the end of a unit.
At the beginning of a speech class, a teacher wants to help students become more comfortable with speaking in front of an audience before they deliver their first short speeches. Which of the following public speaking skills is most appropriate for the teacher to emphasize at this early stage? Incorporating effective visual aids Adjusting pace based on audience reaction Maintaining eye contact with the audience Pausing for rhetorical impact
Option (C) is correct. Maintaining eye contact is a concrete and actionable skill that is appropriate for the abilities of beginning public speakers.
Which of the following is the primary organizational pattern in the excerpt? Compare and contrast Advantages and disadvantages Cause and effect Problem and solution
Option (C) is correct. The passage explains that financial restraints caused consolidation of districts and technology had the effect of improving the educational experience in those districts.
The doctor, who was extremely perplexed by the illness's symptoms, didn't know how to respond. The sentence is classified as which of the following sentence types? Simple Compound Complex Compound-complex
Option (C) is correct. The sentence contains a subordinate clause "who was extremely perplexed by the illness's symptoms" and an independent clause "The doctor, ... didn't know how to respond."
A teacher shows students how to fix grammatical errors in a sentence. Which of the following steps in the writing process is the teacher modeling? Drafting Prewriting Editing Revising Date of access Date of citation
Option (C) is correct. The teacher is modeling how to edit student writing.
Which of the following modes of writing best describes the sample? Descriptive Expository Persuasive Narrative
Option (C) is correct. The writer stays on his or her own side of the fence, citing personal beliefs and backing them up consistently rather than presenting a balanced argument and addressing both sides.
Based on the excerpt, which of the following best expresses the intention of the student writer? To demonstrate the difficulties the Colorado River presented to settlers in the American West To detail the impact President Roosevelt had on the exploration of the American West To illustrate how little attention was paid to Powell's warnings about the American West in 1869 To describe the historical construction along the Colorado River that shaped the modern American West
Option (D) is correct. Although some attention is paid initially to the difficulties presented by the American West's geography, the preponderance of the passage describes how "reshaping" the West was actually accomplished.
A primary purpose of an analytical essay is to provide an unbiased account present examples and evidence explain how ideas are related critique and respond to a text
Option (D) is correct. An analytical essay is a critique of and an argument-based response to a specific text.
Which TWO of the following describe students who are using nonverbal communication effectively during a persuasive oral presentation? Student A's posture remains rigid to convey intensity. Student B gestures toward key visual aids that support points. Student C focuses on maintaining eye contact with each audience member for a period of time. Student D maintains consistent speech to avoid silence. Student E's facial expression conveys concern in regards to the subject matter.
Options (B) and (E) are correct. Drawing attention to visual aids can be helpful, especially when used for emphasis. Also, using one's facial expressions can convey emotion and meaning.
A teacher presents a new vocabulary word and its definition to students, who write them down. The students then write down examples and nonexamples of the word, a sentence using the word correctly, and a personal hint. This strategy is best known as a concept map word wall KWL chart wordsplash
a
A teacher wants to help students improve their visualization skills. Which of the following strategies best meets the goal? A.Asking students to describe the setting of a story the teacher read aloud B.Having students write a summary of a picture book C.Giving students a graphic novel version of a book studied in class D.Instructing students to write a short story based on a famous painting
a
After students write expository essays, the teacher shows them clips of a local news broadcast and instructs them to prepare to present their essays in the form of one-minute news broadcasts to the class. Which of the following goals does the assignment most effectively meet? Students focus on sharing main ideas and concise summaries. Students increase interest through the use of technology. Students connect to events that are culturally relevant. Students improve written and nonverbal communication skills.
a
O me! so sad, recurring—What good amid these, O me, O life? That you are here—that life exists and identity, "That the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse." —Walt Whitman, from "O Me! O Life!" The metaphor in the highlighted line emphasizes which of the following? The value of any individual life in the vastness of the world The desire humanity has for spiritual guidance The importance of personal connections in a happy life The need for creative individuals in a functioning society
a
Which THREE of the following statements about text features in expository writing are accurate? Analysis of text features helps readers gain full comprehension of a passage. Text features include the use of figurative language in a paragraph. Content can be presented and supplemented with text features. Text features include graphs, charts, titles, and headings. Punctuation offers valuable clues as a text feature.
a,c,d
Match each novel title with the name of the author who wrote it. A. The Hobbit B. The Lightning Thief C. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe D. Inkheart 1: C. S. Lewis 2: J. R. R. Tolkien 3: Cornelia Funke 4: Rick Riordan
a2, b4, c1, d3
Which THREE of the following writers were prominent during the Harlem Renaissance? W. E. B. Du Bois Zora Neale Hurston Maya Angelou Langston Hughes Toni Morrison
abc
Which of the following is an appropriate guideline for a teacher to follow when implementing peer review groups for writing? No more than one peer reviewer should be assigned per assignment. The feedback that students provide their peers should be specific. Feedback questions should change for every meeting to avoid repetition. The most appropriate time to implement peer reviews is after the final draft phase.
b
Which of the following is the most effective, research-based strategy to implement during a writer's workshop? Limiting writing instruction to one set time each week Scaffolding the writing process for a variety of purposes Leaving collaboration with peers until the final draft Encouraging students to edit for spelling and grammar while drafting
b
Which of the following novels is set against the backdrop of California during the Depression era? The Catcher in the Rye Of Mice and Men The Call of the Wild To Kill a Mockingbird
b
Which of the following statements best analyzes Nyad's description of her robe in the highlighted sentence? Nyad relates particular aspects of the robe, revealing its newness and novelty. Nyad perceives previously unnoticed details in the robe, emphasizing her hyperawareness. Nyad feels enveloped in the robe, reflecting her all-encompassing anticipation and enthusiasm. Nyad highlights her robe's embroidery, reinforcing her faith in her dauntless spirit.
b
Which of the following statements best describes the impact of the author's use of rhetoric in the highlighted sentence? The author employs allusion to elevate the value of the click web. The author uses a simile to illustrate how people were regarded on the click web. The author employs technical terminology to establish his credibility within this field of study. The author provides a comprehensive list of negative side effects in an appeal to logic.
b
Which of the following strategies will best help a student properly format a citation in the bibliography of a research paper? Reading an article about the history of different bibliography styles Consulting the bibliography chapter of a style manual Reading the bibliography of an article in an academic journal Consulting the bibliography entry in an encyclopedia
b
Which of the following teacher strategies is most effective for getting students to engage in small-group discussions about a text? Rearranging the desks in small circles Having students write answers to preliminary questions and highlight the text Monitoring each group to ensure every student contributes at least once Allowing students to select their own group members
b
Which of the following transitions is most appropriate to add to the beginning of the {highlighted} sentence? In other words, For instance, Likewise, Consequently,
b
"The old vase sitting by the window is a family heirloom that my grandmother painted a long time ago." Which of the following phrases from the sentence is best categorized as a prepositional phrase? "The old vase" "by the window" "is a family heirloom" "a long time ago"
ba
119-121 refer to the following student writing sample. It has recently come to my attention that you are proposing cuts to the budget that would significantly impact high school sports and extracurricular programs. I am deeply concerned that your plan will be detrimental to the students of our school district. Not all students are suited for school, and not everyone will go to a four-year college. Sports and extracurricular activities provide valuable opportunities for those students who are not academically inclined. Many students who might normally have dropped out of school altogether find sports and activities as their incentive for going to school each day. When making admissions decisions, colleges consider students' extracurricular activities, not just their academic records. All students should get a fair shot. When revising, the student should focus on which of the following areas to best improve the composition? Improving word choice Varying sentence structure Strengthening supporting details Developing a strong thesis statement
c
The following is an excerpt from a draft of a student's essay. Despite the daunting nature of the problem, a number of people were willing to take action, working together, and find a solution. A minilesson on which of the following grammatical concepts will best help the student revise the sentence? Comma usage Dangling modifiers Parallel structure Subject-verb agreement
c
The figure presents a poster from the First World War-era. Three smiling men, a sailor, a laborer, and an officer, are shown with their arms linked together. The bottom of the poster contains the following text: "Together We Win." "United States Shipping Board." "Emergency Fleet Corporation." A teacher presents students with this image of a First World War-era poster. Which of the following techniques is used in this image? Snob appeal Testimonial Bribery Bandwagon
d
The following is an excerpt from a student's expository essay. There are both good and bad affects of social media on teens. Social media can be good for teens because there learning more then their current boundaries allow. The amazing thing about this is that their doing it on there own and learning how to find information. But parents should watch what there children are viewing and limit them on how much they can use. Its good to be on social media, but not to much because they can become addicted to it. Based on the excerpt, the student will benefit primarily from which of the following resources? A thesaurus A glossary An online style manual A spelling and grammar checker
d
The most heavily promoted explanation is that chins are adaptations for chewing—that they help to reduce the physical stresses acting upon a masticating jaw. —Ed Yong, from "We're the Only Animals with Chins, and No One Knows Why" Which of the following best defines the word "masticating"? Engaged Working Taxed Crunching
d
The student expresses a desire to present the writing to members of the board of education. Which of the following revisions will best help the student reach the target audience? Incorporating lively action verbs Adjusting the complexity of the vocabulary Using a tone that is more conversational Modifying the use of personal pronouns
d
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the speech? To share details about the country's progress in the recent time period To explain how the government supports individuals who are willing to work To prompt the listeners to consider their roles in crafting their future prosperity To assert that the government should protect the rights of all individuals
d
Which of the following best represents a theme of the passage? War is tragic. Appearances differ from reality. Loss is part of life. Words have power.
d
Which of the following characteristics best distinguishes literary nonfiction from informational texts? It uses factual evidence about real people, things, or stories. It includes text features that enhance readers' understanding. It embeds subheadings that clarify important material. It organizes events and information into a chronological story.
d
Which of the following characteristics is most applicable to fables? Events often pertain to the actions of the gods. Characters are clearly defined as good or evil. Themes are contemporary and may be controversial. Morals or lessons are stated at the end of the tale.
d
Which of the following genres is often based on a story of a heroic person that is believed to be true but typically involves some imaginative and exaggerated details? Fable Myth Proverb Legend
d
Which of the following is a primary purpose of a sentence's predicate? It presents a dependent clause. It modifies the verb in the sentence. It presents an independent clause. It describes the subject of the sentence.
d
Which of the following statements can be inferred from details in the passage? Despite the late hour, the men still have work to complete. There is a daunting challenge facing the passengers on the ship. There is a sense of urgency to complete the voyage. Despite their different backgrounds, the men feel connected by their experiences on the sea.
d
Which of the following words has a suffix that means "more than one"? Lessee Equestrienne Alumnus Criteria
d
While working with English-language learners to build word knowledge and comprehension in English, a teacher focuses on words the students know in their native languages that relate to English words with similar spelling patterns and meanings. Which of the following best describes the strategy the teacher is using? Preteaching vocabulary Modeling prosody Using context clues Connecting cognates
d
For each blank, select one entry from the corresponding column of choices that best completes the text. Select the appropriate citation elements from the drop-down menus to complete the citation for an article from a Web magazine. Clauser, Andre. "Modern Politicians are Comedic Caricatures." Inquire Magazine. Blank (i)_______________, 13 Feb. 2015. Web. Blank (ii)___________________. Blank (i) A.Web magazine name B.Article name C.Publisher name Blank (ii) D.Date of publication E.Date of access F.Date of citation
Correct Answer: C, E The first blank should be "Publisher name" because this element follows the magazine name in a citation. The second blank should be "Date of access" because that element always comes last in a citation for an article from a Web magazine
Which of the following strategies should students use when delivering a speech to best engage the audience? A.Writing the speech on notecards and reading it verbatim so the audience can follow the main points B.Looking at a focal point above the audience to avoid becoming nervous and losing the audience's attention C.Keeping hand gestures and movements to a minimum so the audience does not get distracted D.Varying tone and emphasizing key words to alert the audience to important information
Correct Answer: D Option (D) is correct. Changing vocal tone to stress key words is an effective way to engage the interest of the audience.
The following is an excerpt from a student's persuasive essay arguing against a proposed policy that would move the start of the school day to a later time. Implementing this policy would result in nothing but negative consequences for students who participate in our district's greatest sources of pride: our athletic programs. Changes in scheduling have a direct effect on how our teams perform. We all remember that our football team lost every game after the school lunchtime was changed. Changing the time of the school day would be just as disastrous. Which of the following logical fallacies does the student use? Red herring False cause Straw man Ad hominem
Option (B) is correct. The student is offering a false cause by correlating the change in the school's lunch schedule with the football team's losses.
A teacher recognizes that a student has failed to address the counterarguments in an argument paper. Which of the following should the teacher ask the student first to help resolve the issue? Did you research both sides of the topic? Is each of your sources considered reliable? Have you outlined each idea you are writing about? Did you list all the facts you know about the topic
Option (A) is correct. It is important to know both sides of an argument before taking a position on the topic. Successfully refuting a counterargument makes the argument stronger.
I gave my brother {an antique map} as a gift. Which of the following best describes the underlined portion of the sentence? Direct object Indirect object Simple predicate Dangling modifier
Option (A) is correct. The antique map is the direct object of the sentence, answering the question, "What?"
He laid on the bed, waiting impatiently for the nurse to bring his medicine. Which of the following errors is present in the sentence? Incorrect usage Nonparallel structure Misplaced comma Inconsistent verb tense
Option (A) is correct. The verb "laid" should be "lay," as "lay" is the correct past tense of the verb "lie."
To assess student understanding of organization and structure in essay writing, a teacher creates the following rubric for an expository writing assignment. Grade scale: Weak|Satisfactory|Strong Criteria: Ideas are communicated clearly. Content is well organized, and details are progressive. Thesis and topic sentences are strong and placed correctly. Which of the following criteria should be added to the rubric in order to best meet the assessment goal? Transitions are smooth, effective, and logical. Language is precise, and vocabulary is used correctly. Sentence structure is varied and used appropriately. Tone is consistent and fits the audience and purpose.
Option (A) is correct. Transitions are important to the organization and flow of an essay, which fits with the goal of this assessment as well as the other criteria in the rubric.
Which of the following additional sentences most suits the author's purpose in the excerpt? I am very dedicated to my basketball team, and that experience is teaching me many life lessons I won't get in class. A school district has a responsibility to provide opportunities for all students, not just the ones who are the most academically successful. Students have many interests that they have no other place to explore than in activities and sports provided by schools. Most students would agree that the time they spend in sports and activities are the highlight of their school day.
Option (B) is correct. The use of a rhetorical statement improves the persuasive tone of the essay.
93-95 refer to the following student writing sample. (1) Many school administrators in the United States are considering adopting year-round schooling at the high school level in order to raise the academic bar and prepare students for college more effectively. (2) Reportedly, 76% of parents surveyed are in favor of such a change. (3) Parents and administrators claim that students aren't productive during their hiatus, suffer detrimental learning loss when away from the classroom for extended periods of time, and that American students are not as ready for college as a result. (4) However, as a high school student, I must disagree. (5) Summer break is a time for students to explore their real-world interests, work and learn financial responsibility if they choose, and have fun without the daily pressures of school. (1) The rationale for year-round schooling that students aren't productive with their time off is blatantly wrong. (2) Personally, I spend the summer working and gaining experience for the path I will pursue in college. (3) I would never be able to work the twenty hours per week that I put in, nor would I be a strong contender for a college internship if we adopted year-round schooling - there just wouldn't be time! (4) A long summer break is essential for students to live in the real world and gain experience outside of the classroom. (5) If parents want their students to be productive with their time, a more reasonable decision would be to offer college credit for work hours during the summer. (6) For students, it's year-round schooling that would be detrimental, not summer break. (7) Another solution to the idea that kids are "beach bums" during the summer would be to adopt a work program requiring all students to work for a portion of the summer. Which of the following revisions would most improve the organization of the sample? Transposing sentences 4 and 5 in paragraph one Moving sentence 6 in paragraph two to follow sentence 4 in paragraph one Transposing sentences 5 and 7 in paragraph two Moving sentence 2 in paragraph one to follow sentence 1 in paragraph two
Option (B) is correct. As written, sentence 6 in paragraph two disrupts the writer's intent to provide a solution to the problem at hand while still emphasizing his point. Placing sentence 6 in paragraph one after sentence 4 would strengthen the introduction by moving the thesis to a more logical place.
As part of a research project, a teacher presents lessons on digital source reliability. Which of the following would best allow the teacher to formatively assess students' understanding of the elements of a reliable source? Students submit their complete lists of sources to be graded based on source reliability. Students submit source selections that include rationales that reference source-reliability indicators. Students compile sources and share with a partner who will identify the three with the highest source reliability. Students compile sources and score their selections using a source-reliability rubric created by the class.
Option (B) is correct. Because the assignment is low stakes and provides both the instructor and the students a chance to carefully consider sources, this option maintains the main objectives of formative assessments. The teacher is able to guide students away from problematic sources, but students are required to take a critical look at their own sources and provide a rationale according to lesson material.
The following is an excerpt from a student's journal entry. Weighing a whopping 120 pounds, I think my dog forgets how big he is when he jumps up on the couch with me! A minilesson on which of the following grammatical concepts would most help the student revise the sentence? Parallel structure Dangling participles Subject-verb agreement Pronoun-antecedent agreement
Option (B) is correct. In the student's sentence, "Weighing a whopping 120 pounds" is a dangling participle because it is not immediately followed by the noun it is supposed to be describing, which is the dog. Therefore, as written, it is saying the student weighs 120 pounds. One way to write the sentence correctly is, "Weighing a whopping 120 pounds, my dog seems to forget how big he is when he jumps up on the couch with me!"
Students effectively complete graphic organizers to plan for a writing assignment, but they are having difficulty moving from prewriting to drafting. Which of the following teacher strategies best targets the difficulty students are having? Providing students with an outline template and guiding them through the process of completing it Displaying a completed graphic organizer and modeling paragraph writing for students Giving students time to freewrite about the topic and determine a purpose for writing Having students exchange graphic organizers with a partner and provide peer feedback
Option (B) is correct. Modeling the paragraph-writing process allows students to see the thinking involved in drafting paragraphs using the ideas from the graphic organizer.
A student is using New Criticism to analyze a classic work of literature. Which of the following will be the focus of the student's analysis? How the author's life and personal beliefs can be seen in the work How the structure and language of the work contribute to its meaning The ways in which the reader reacts to the work The ways in which gender affects character development throughout the work
Option (B) is correct. New Critics treat the text as an object separate from its author, so they would be interested in how the form and language of the piece itself affect the content.
In class discussions, a teacher notices that there are some students who are timid about contributing to the conversation and others who nervously struggle to get their thoughts together once they begin speaking in front of the class. Which of the following teacher strategies will best help students confidently contribute to discussions? Teaching students to provide a brief paraphrase of peers' ideas when entering into the conversation Providing students with a set of conversation sentence starters that facilitate entry into discussion and elaboration on ideas Regularly scoring student participation in classroom discussions using a rubric that features a variety of active listening skills Structuring a series of Socratic seminars during which students must enter the conversation a set number of times
Option (B) is correct. Students who are either shy or struggle with public speaking or gathering their thoughts will benefit from learning how to enter a discussion and elaborate on an idea.
40-42 refer to the following excerpt. Today's schools are marked by changes as significant as the technology that populates them. In many places, particularly rural communities where populations are shrinking, school districts are being consolidated in order to stay fiscally sound while providing students with all of the necessary and desirable modern facilities. While students in these consolidated districts have longer travel times, they are also able to avail themselves of the Wi-Fi, tablets, laptops and computer labs enjoyed by students in metropolitan districts. —from "American Public Education: An Origin Story" on Education News Which of the following statements best describes the author's purpose for writing the excerpt? To persuade the reader that technology needs to be integrated in all areas of education To inform the reader about the importance of technology in contemporary education To express to the reader the author's personal feelings on the need for technology in education To show how technology became part of the modern system of education
Option (B) is correct. The author provides details about how making technology available to all students allows schools to serve their communities.
Which of the following organizational patterns does the student writer use? Compare and Contrast Chronological Description Order of Importance
Option (B) is correct. The information is presented in chronological sequence, with significant dates (1869 and 1902) included, to give the reader a sense of history unfolding.
Which of the following can be inferred from the excerpt? Technology has experienced significant changes over the years, which has been the primary cause of change in education. Because of advances in technology, all students can now expect to have the opportunity to use technology in the classroom. School districts will need to increase funding for computers in the classroom, or some students will not have access to technology. As technology is integrated into more schools, more students will be able to access a wider variety of educational experiences.
Option (D) is correct. It can be logically inferred that the advantage technology offers is access to more educational opportunities beyond the school district itself. Therefore, as technology becomes more common, so will access to those experiences.
Which of the following best describes the central idea of the passage? The click web has had a negative impact on the evolution of the Internet. The criteria for a Web site's success have been greatly misunderstood. The click web will present a challenge to those in the media world looking to change it. The criteria for a Web site's success will need to evolve with the Internet.
Option (D) is correct. The Internet is evolving, and the last two sentences of the passage highlight this main idea. Each of the other ideas in the passage likewise support this main idea.
43-45 refer to the following passage However, the click had some unfortunate side effects. It flooded the web with spam, linkbait, painful design and tricks that treated users like lab rats. Where TV asked for your undivided attention, the web didn't care as long as you went click, click, click. In 20 years, everything else about the web has been transformed, but the click remains unchanged, we live on the click web. But something is happening to the click web. Spurred by new technology and plummeting click-through rates, what happens between the clicks is becoming increasingly important and the media world is scrambling to adapt. —Tony Haile, from "What You Think You Know About the Web Is Wrong" Which of the following is most likely the author's intended audience? Advertising industry insiders, based on the author's concern with click-through rates Historians, based on the author's desire to show how the industry has changed with time Internet technology specialists, based on the author's use of specialized jargon Consumers, based on the author's reliance on commonplace examples
Option (D) is correct. The author depends on familiar examples and nonspecialized language, which suggests the passage was written for a general audience of consumers.
113-115 refer to the following student draft. John Wesley Powell explored the American West by navigating the Colorado River in 1869. His report to Congress described the West as being impossible to farm because the mountains and canyons separated so much land from the water the river provided. "Many droughts will occur," he stated plainly. {President Theodore Roosevelt determined the land could be cultivated if the water were redirected for irrigation.} In 1902, he signed the Reclamation Act, which would change the West forever. Within a year's time, four federal dams had been planned. Projects that built tunnels, redirected rivers, flooded canyons, and even rerouted water across deserts were completed over the coming decades. Less than a century later, the river had been redesigned to distribute water widely across the region. Which of the following revisions to the {highlighted} sentence provides an appropriate transition? A.Later, President Theodore Roosevelt would want to redirect water for irrigation. B.Determining the land could be cultivated, President Theodore Roosevelt redirected water for irrigation. C.By changing how cultivation was viewed, President Theodore Roosevelt was able to plan ways to irrigate the land. D.President Theodore Roosevelt saw the land differently; he believed it could be cultivated if the water were redirected for irrigation.
Option (D) is correct. The passage appropriately transitions from the view of the land in the first paragraph to the idea of cultivating the land in the second paragraph.
Which of the following formative assessments is best used for gauging students' understanding of vocabulary words? Reviewing each new word and asking students to write the word in red or green depending on their familiarity with the word Having students create sentences using the words and write them on sentence strips to hang around the room Giving students a practice quiz and allowing them time to review answers with partners on the day before the quiz Using an online quiz tool in class that provides data on students' performance on teacher designed vocabulary questions
Option (D) is correct. The use of an online quiz tool that provides feedback on students' performance is an effective way for teachers to identify which words are presenting the greatest difficulty, or which students are struggling most with words.
The student's writing is best classified as narrative expository descriptive argumentative
Option (D) is correct. The writer states an opinion and supports it with reasons and details.
A teacher wants to use newspapers with English-language learners at various levels of language acquisition to aid in vocabulary development. Which of the following strategies will best support the goal? Having students identify and distinguish all the nouns from the verbs in an article Having students research the various parts of a newspaper and locate those parts Having students read several articles and compare the styles of discourse Having students work in pairs to select an article to read and then give a report on it
Option (D) is correct. This activity allows for reading, checks for comprehension, and gives an opportunity for improving language skills in the reporting.
Which of the following teacher strategies best supports a positive environment for a student who is sensitive to criticism on writing assignments? Rewriting a student's piece of writing so the student doesn't feel uncomfortable with teacher comments or edits Writing down all of the errors on the student's paper at one time so the student is aware of everything that needs to be edited Using words like "wordy" or "awkward" when commenting on a student's paper so the student does not become overwhelmed with detailed criticism Pointing out an error by writing a specific question in the margin of the student's paper so the student can identify the meaning of the criticism
Option (D) is correct. This is constructive criticism and allows the student to understand the error in a way that caters to the student's sensitivity.
A teacher asks students in a class to each generate a topic for a research paper. Which of the following student products can the teacher best use to determine whether the topic chosen by a given student is either too broad or too narrow in focus? A concept web about the importance of the chosen topic A sentence about the importance of the chosen topic A discussion with a partner about a few facts related to the chosen topic An exit slip listing possible sources for researching the chosen topic
a
"Yes, but they are not as formidable as our aviation," the corporal said. "We have an aviation that is insuperable." —Ernest Hemingway, from For Whom the Bell Tolls Which of the following best defines the word "insuperable" in the passage? Impossible to defeat Unable to be separated Vulnerable to enemies Accessible to soldiers
a
.Questions 104-106 refer to the following student draft. Many feel that uniforms prohibit us from fully expressing our personalities, but this could not be further from the truth. Think about the shy student that sits next to you in history class. Maybe that student agonizes over what to wear every day when he wakes up in an attempt to fade into the background. Uniforms would help him feel more comfortable, and maybe help him talk to you more during partner work. You could actually see his personality for once. Research supports this. {In a 2010 study, researchers found that "in a survey of over 10,000 students, fears of embarrassment or ridicule were among the top five concerns students had when getting dressed for school." } I hope you can see how this is one of many reasons why uniforms would have a positive impact on us and our school. Which of the following will most improve the student's use of research in the draft? Incorporating a citation for the quoted text Making the quotation a separate sentence Omitting unnecessary words from the quoted text Summarizing the source material instead of quoting it
a
24-26 refer to the following passage. Her hair was a close enough brand of German blond, but she had dangerous eyes. Dark brown. You didn't really want brown eyes in Germany around that time. Perhaps she received them from her father, but she had no way of knowing, as she couldn't remember him. There was really only one thing she knew about her father. It was a label she did not understand. She'd heard it several times in the past few years. "Communist." There were boardinghouses crammed with people, rooms filled with questions. And that word. That strange word was always there somewhere, standing in the corner, watching from the dark. It wore suits, uniforms. No matter where they went, there it was, each time her father was mentioned. —Markus Zusak, from The Book Thief The details in the text most support the prediction that the main character will experience the effects of communism on people in Germany have life-threatening experiences caused by war become an advocate for residents of the boardinghouses get the opportunity to know her father
a
87-89 refer to the following excerpt. This progress by which the poor, honest, industrious, and resolute man raises himself, that he may work on his own account, and hire somebody else, is that progress that human nature is entitled to, is that improvement in condition that is intended to be secured by those institutions under which we live, is the great principle for which this government was really formed. Our government was not established that one man might do with himself as he pleases, and with another man too. —Abraham Lincoln, from the speech given in Cincinnati, Ohio, September 17, 1859 Which of the following best describes the effect of the repeated use of parallel phrases in the first sentence? It creates a clear and nuanced argument. It ensures audience understanding of the presented facts. It presents multiple perspectives on the issue. It allows the speech to be concise.
a
A group of friends traveling from the Midwest to the Northeast hear local residents using terms such as "soda" instead of "pop" and commonly omitting "r" sounds in words such as "summer." In this example, the travelers are most likely encountering which of the following types of language? A dialect A creole A standardization A pidgin
a
Questions: 11-14 refer to the following passage. Between us there was, as I have already said somewhere, the bond of the sea. Besides holding our hearts together through long periods of separation, it had the effect of making us tolerant of each other's yarns—and even convictions. The Lawyer—the best of old fellows—had, because of his many years and many virtues, the only cushion on deck, and was lying on the only rug. The Accountant had brought out already a box of dominoes, and was toying architecturally with the bones. Marlow sat cross-legged right aft, leaning against the mizzen-mast. He had sunken cheeks, a yellow complexion, a straight back, an ascetic aspect, and, with his arms dropped, the palms of hands outwards, resembled an idol. The Director, satisfied the anchor had good hold, made his way aft and sat down amongst us. We exchanged a few words lazily. Afterwards there was silence on board the yacht. For some reason or other we did not begin that game of dominoes. We felt meditative, and fit for nothing but placid staring. The day was ending in a serenity of still and exquisite brilliance. The water shone pacifically; the sky, without a speck, was a benign immensity of unstained light; the very mist on the Essex marsh was like a gauzy and radiant fabric, hung from the wooded rises inland, and draping the low shores in diaphanous folds. Only the gloom to the west, brooding over the upper reaches, became more sombre every minute, as if angered by the approach of the sun. —Joseph Conrad, from Heart of Darkness Which of the following best analyzes the figurative language in the highlighted sentence? The gloom is described as expressing human emotions. The author is comparing the gloom to the sun using the word "as." The gloom is a symbolic representation of the ship's misfortunes. The description of the gloom associated with the setting of the sun is an exaggeration.
a
Students in a language arts class are organized evenly into small groups. Each group reads and discusses an informational article about a different topic. The students then form new groups, each of which is made up of one representative from each original group. Students in each new group then take turns sharing what they learned in their original groups. The discussion strategy described is best known as jigsaw round-robin fishbowl Socratic seminar
a
The excerpt is an example of which of the following types of writing? Argumentative Informative Explanatory Narrative
a
The following is an excerpt from a draft of a student essay. Being a student is more work than adults realize. Just carrying our backpacks to school each day is a workout, and then we have to get them from class to class. The adults think we don't understand how much they do, but we realize what it means to have a job. The work students do is like a job too. Which of the following will best help the student improve the draft? A thesaurus A dictionary A style guide An encyclopedia
a
The landscape is absolutely forbidding, mountains towering on all four sides, ice and snow as far as the eye can reach. In this white wilderness, men and women and children move all day, carrying washing, wood, buckets of milk or water, sometimes skiing on Sunday afternoons. —James Baldwin, from Stranger in the Village Which of the following phrases best helps the reader understand the meaning of "forbidding"? "mountains towering on all four sides" "In this white wilderness" "men and women and children move all day" "sometimes skiing on Sunday afternoons"
a
They say that I was born in Hasodzi; and it is a very big village in the central region of our country, Ghana. They also say that when all of Africa is not choking under a drought, Hasodzi lies in a very fertile lowland in a district known for its good soil. Maybe that is why any time I don't finish eating my food, Nana says, "You Adjoa, you don't know what life is about . . . you don't know what problems there are in this life . . ." —Ama Ata Aidoo, from "The Girl Who Can" By including Nana's statement in this excerpt, the author shows how different points of view reveal different experiences adds to the historical setting of the passage makes the characters seem believable to the reader highlights the close relationship that the narrator and Nana share
a
To encourage note taking as a means of promoting active listening during a slide-show presentation, a teacher should provide a minimal outline for students to fill in the missing information instruct students to attempt to write down as much as they can have students take notes from the textbook during the presentation give students hard copies of the entire presentation to annotate
a
When drafting an informational piece about a science-based topic, a student should first consult which of the following parts of a topic-related book to confirm that content terms are used correctly? Glossary Index Appendix Table of contents
a
When teaching students about the importance of code-switching, the teacher should focus on helping students to choose the language style best suited to a task identify grammatical errors in their dialect become fluent in a variety of dialects speak in the same way that they write
a
Which of the following best describes an advantage of using electronic slide shows during oral presentations? They help make complex issues easier for the audience to understand. They limit the need for the audience to ask questions. They replace the need for the audience to take notes. They draw the attention of the audience with bright colors and images.
a
Which of the following lines from the poem contains an example of anaphora? Line 2 Line 7 Line 11 Line 14
a
Which of the following reference tools is most effective in discovering the etymology of a word? A dictionary A grammar handbook A glossary A thematic atlas
a
Which of the following sentences from the passage best helps the reader identify the genre of the text? "You didn't really want brown eyes in Germany around that time." "Perhaps she received them from her father, but she had no way of knowing, as she couldn't remember him." "There was really only one thing she knew about her father." "There were boardinghouses crammed with people, rooms filled with questions."
a
Which of the following types of assessments is a teacher completing when conferencing individually with students during a writing lesson? Formative Summative Diagnostic Performance
a
Which TWO of the following are considered primary sources? A log from an explorer's ship A newspaper article about the history of trade A drawing of a plant made by its discoverer A recording of a lecture about early exploration A book about the science of sea vessels
a,c
34-36 refer to the following passage. Bonnie and I, silent together in the austere, Communist Hotel Acuario room, go about our business. I have a blanket spread out on the floor. Neck circles, hamstring reaches, trunk twists. I drink a few ounces of water in between each exercise. My robe is ready, goggles in one pocket, cap in the other. Yet I still check to see they're there, $$neurotically $$, over and over. My suit is hanging on a hook next to the robe. The $$surreal$$ feeling is coming on. I am ultra-aware of the molecules of oxygen traveling with each long sip of air to the bottom of the solar plexus, then the carbon dioxide inching back up toward my lips. The folds of the robe, revealing the words "Fearless Nyad" across the back, appear as a million puffs of fleece and cotton I've never noticed before. The cool water streams down my throat as if drop following individual drop. Bonnie's voice every few minutes is a steady, $$low-register$$, checking in. $$Monosyllables$$. We don't need to talk. It's all been said. We're ready. —Diana Nyad, from Find a Way Which of the following words best conveys the sense that the writer's experiences seem unnatural? Neurotically Surreal Low-register Monosyllables
b
47-49 refer to the following passage. This is the crux of the mystery story. It is designed to try the reader's ingenuity at re-solution. The exercise of this tried ingenuity is what gives the entertainment or amusement found in a mystery story. The type of mentality or the kind of mental bias that gives pleasure in puzzling is the same in author and reader. The talent that knits is the same talent that unravels. The propounder uses the same kind of acumen as the guesser, and his pleasure in doing so is of the same sort. It is difficult to say just what this mental faculty is, but we who possess it know that its exercise gives us exquisite enjoyment. As the athlete rejoices in his muscular prowess, as the musician rejoices in the melodies he makes, as the artist glories in his painted masterpiece, yea, even as the clam is notoriously happy in his own element, so the mental acrobat revels in concentrating all his brain power on an analytical problem. —Phillip J. Morledge, from The Technique of the Mystery Story Which of the following best describes the effect of the author's decision to use the phrase "revels in" instead of "appreciates"? It shows a mystery's analytical depth. It connotes a deeper sense of joy. It creates a more neutral tone. It depicts the author's boisterous nature.
b
A phrase that contains a noun and is used to modify another word in a sentence most commonly starts with which of the following parts of speech? Adjective Preposition Article Conjunction
b
A student is outlining the main points and defining the key terms in a chapter of a textbook. Which of the following strategies will most effectively support the student while completing this task? Asking the student questions about the textbook chapter to activate prior knowledge Encouraging the student to utilize text features and text structure Reading the textbook chapter aloud to the student while the student follows along Prompting the student to write a paraphrase of each sentence while reading the text
b
A student pronounces the "v" sound as a "b," so that a word such as "living" sounds more like "libbing." The pronunciation is characteristic of which one of the following regional dialects? African American Vernacular English Chicano English Southern American English Appalachian English
b
Before students begin reading a literary nonfiction piece, a teacher states, "When you read the piece, remember that the writer lived in the situation being described and wants you to understand what he experienced." In the scenario, the teacher is primarily doing which of the following? Building discussion opportunities about the text Establishing a purpose for reading the text Mapping out the story shared in the text Guiding students to make predictions about the text
b
I couldn't forgive [Tom] or like him, but I saw that what he had done was, to him, entirely justified. It was all very careless and confused. They were careless people, Tom and Daisy—they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness, or whatever it was that kept them together, and let other people clean up the mess they had made. . . . I shook hands with him; it seemed silly not to, for I felt suddenly as though I were talking to a child. —F. Scott Fitzgerald, from The Great Gatsby The narrator's word choice is most suggestive of which of the following tones? Didactic Cynical Obsequious Imperious
b
In which of the following words is the prefix "pro-" used to mean "come before"? Profane Prologue Proclaim Protest
b
Students are concerned about a new school policy banning the use of mobile devices, and they would like to create writing for an audience that can change the policy. Which of the following types of writing is most appropriate for the purpose? A blog entry published on a personal Web site A persuasive letter to a school administrator A research paper submitted to the teacher A protest poster displayed on the classroom wall
b
The following is an excerpt from a published text about artificial intelligence (AI). A vision of robots threatening jobs and perhaps humanity itself is fueling dire warnings of future trouble—"summoning the demon," in the evocative phrase of the technologist-entrepreneur Elon Musk. Yet the current obsession puts the mechanized cart before the algorithmic horse, steering attention away from the here-and-now promise and peril of AI. Which of the following best describes the mode of writing used in the passage? Narrative, because the writer establishes a point of view and introduces a conflict Argumentative, because the writer presents a common perspective and refutes it Descriptive, because the writer uses figurative language and incorporates sensory details Informative, because the writer defines a term and conveys factual information
b
To which of the following universal themes does the author allude in the highlighted excerpt? Enlightenment is to be found by seeking solitude in the wilderness. Things that first appear to be gifts can often lead to destruction. Abandoning nature for civilization can corrupt the individual. Ordinary people are capable of extraordinary heroism.
b
We're a-fixin' to go to the store. The sentence best demonstrates which of the following American dialects? Eastern New England Appalachian English General Midwestern Greater Pacific
b
Which of the following books tells the story of a group of young boys marooned on an island and explores the violent nature of humanity that arises when the rules of society fall away? A Separate Peace by John Knowles Lord of the Flies by William Golding Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury Life of Pi by Yann Martel
b
19-21 refer to the following poem. Sonnet 91 Some glory in their birth, some in their skill, Some in their wealth, some in their body's force: Some in their garments, though new-fangled ill; Some in their hawks and hounds, some in their (5)horse; And every humour hath his adjunct pleasure, Wherein it finds a joy above the rest; But these particulars are not my measure, All these I better in one general best. Thy love is better than high birth to me, (10)Richer than wealth, prouder than garments' cost, Of more delight than hawks or horses be; And having thee, of all men's pride I boast. Wretched in this alone, that thou may'st take All this away, and me most wretched make. —William Shakespeare Which of the following best describes the function of lines 7-11 ? To convey the sacrifices the speaker has made for his beloved To describe the qualities of the subject that bring the speaker happiness To emphasize the extent to which the speaker values the subject's love To explain the reasons the speaker believes his beloved is superior to other people
c
A teacher is planning to deliver a presentation about MLA formatting to a class that includes an English-language learner (ELL) who is at the intermediate level of language acquisition. Which of the following strategies will best support the ELL's understanding of the presentation? Asking students if they have questions about the purpose of a citation Using a variety of idioms to describe the elements of a citation Providing a handout with labels and explanations of the parts of a citation Avoiding the use of gestures while explaining the methods of citation
c
A teacher is preparing a slide presentation that features several print advertisements. The advertisements feature wording such as "Year-end sales won't last!" and "Take advantage of holiday pricing!" The advertisements demonstrate which of the following persuasive techniques? Ethos Pathos Kairos Logos
c
A teacher provides the following sentence. He has always been accused of being a bibliophile, despite his occupation. The teacher asks students to infer, using roots and affixes, the meaning of the underlined word and explain how they came to that conclusion. Which of the following explanations demonstrates mastery of the objective? "I remembered that 'bi-' means two, so 'bibliophile' must reference two of something." "I used 'accuse' as a clue that 'bibliophile' may refer to some sort of infraction." "I know that 'biblio-' means book, so 'bibliophile' must have something to do with books." "I think most words with '-ile' in them are adjectives, so 'bibliophile' must describe something."
c
A teacher wants to provide reading support for an English-language learner reading at an early-emergent level. Which of the following should the teacher provide to the student before the student begins a reading assignment containing unfamiliar words? Written notes for the student about significant details of the story A list of words in the text that are commonly misunderstood Visual representations for words that are likely to be challenging Reference materials such as a dictionary or thesaurus
c
An electronic slide presentation of photographs will best support a speech that is intended to inform the audience about the cost of owning a car persuade the audience to support a political candidate's views persuade the audience that pollution has serious environmental effects inform the audience about the benefits of homeowner's insurance
c
An old man summoned his sons to give them some advice, as they quarreled incessantly and refused to work cooperatively. Their father ordered them to bring in a bundle of sticks and said to his eldest son: "Break it." The son strained, but with all his efforts was unable to break the bundle. The other sons also tried, but none of them were successful. "Untie the bundle," said the father, "and each of you take a stick. Now, try to break your stick." Each stick was easily broken by the sons. "You see my meaning," said their father. —Aesop, "The Man, His Sons, and the Bundle of Sticks" Which of the following statements most accurately describes the theme of the passage? Quality is better than quantity. If at first you do not succeed, try again. There is strength in unity. Arguing benefits no one.
c
Her simplicity decorated us, her guilt sanctified us, her pain made us glow with health, her awkwardness made us think we had a sense of humor. Her inarticulateness made us believe we were $$eloquent$$. —Toni Morrison, from The Bluest Eye Based on its usage in the passage, which of the following best defines the underlined word? Plainly spoken Hastily dismissive Movingly expressive Justly determined
c
In order to gain a clear and just idea of the design and end of government, let us suppose a small number of persons settled in some sequestered part of the earth, . . . they will then represent the first peopling of any country. . . . In this state of natural liberty, society will be their first thought. A thousand motives will excite them thereto, the strength of one man is so unequal to his wants, and his mind so unfitted for perpetual solitude, that he is soon obliged to seek assistance and relief of another, who in his turn requires the same. —Thomas Paine, from Common Sense Which of the following best describes the purpose of the highlighted sentence? To question the reader's understanding of society To discuss the various motives humans have for wanting solitude To emphasize the human need for societal structures To address the lack of solitude in the world
c
In the word "ectoplasm," the prefix "ecto-" most nearly means which of the following? Collective Normal Outer Separate
c
The following is a summary of a story written by a student. (1) In the story, a girl leaves behind her family and sets out to compete in a surfing competition with other teenagers. (2) Many of the other competitors have more experience than she does, but she impresses all of them with her perseverance. (3) She demonstrates personal courage by setting out on her own, but you could also say that she is disrespectful to her family. (4) She does not win the competition, but she learns many things about herself. Which sentence from the paragraph detracts from the factual nature of a summary? Sentence 1 Sentence 2 Sentence 3 Sentence 4
c
The following is an excerpt from a draft of a student's essay. The house itself was larger than I expected and was filled with expensive decorations. Everything in my own home seemed so simple in comparison that I had reservations about entering. But I knew it would be impolite to turn down their generous offer of dinner. They made me feel at ease almost immediately with their kindly attitude. As the evening continued, they served a dinner that my own parents might have served. Even though I would never live as they did, I realized they were still just like me. The excerpt best represents which of the following modes of writing? Expository Persuasive Narrative Argumentative
c
The following is an excerpt from a student's informational essay. The World Health Organization (WHO) has set new dietary guidelines based on evidence that limiting sugars reduces the risk of many health issues. The guidelines do not apply to the natural sugars in fruits and vegetables but suggest limiting added sugars in foods. Often, sugars are hidden in foods that are not considered sweet, such as ketchup. These hidden sugars lead to excessive sugar levels in many diets. In some countries, 25% of a person's caloric intake comes from sugars. The WHO recommends reducing that number to 10%. In the United States, the average daily caloric intake of sugars is 15%. Which of the following inferences is best supported by information in the excerpt? Added sugars in many foods are associated with higher risks of tooth decay and obesity. People should control their sugar intake by consuming only organic versions of ketchup and other foods. Eating foods with high levels of natural sugars is not as harmful as eating foods with added sugars. Excessive sugar intake is a problem that affects the United States more than it affects other countries.
c
The following sentence conveys which of the following ideas? "The talent that knits is the same talent that unravels." Experienced mystery readers are always looking for clues as they read. Outwitting the reader is the primary goal of the mystery writer. Creating a mystery and solving a mystery require similar types of ingenuity. Successful mystery novels often have incomplete endings.
c
The man explained that he had been under a great deal of stress: he had just accepted a position as the chief surgeon at one of the city's best hospitals. Which of the following rationales best justifies the use of a colon in the sentence? It effectively links two interrelated but independent clauses in order to demonstrate the close relationship between two ideas. It effectively stands in for a comma between two independent clauses in order to avoid a run-on sentence. It effectively joins two independent clauses, with the latter providing clarification on the former. It effectively sets apart an independent clause, creating a pause that emphasizes the clause's importance.
c
Which of the following authors is responsible for creating characters such as Bill Sikes, Ebenezer Scrooge, and Miss Havisham? Emily Brontë George Eliot Charles Dickens Thomas Hardy
c
Which of the following best analyzes how literary elements are used in the passage? Indirect characterization allows the reader to understand the characters' emotions. A formal style of writing reveals the time period and setting of the novel to the reader. The description of the setting and characters contributes to the solemn tone. Imagery incites the reader's perceptions and understanding about the characters.
c
Which of the following best describes the historical context of the novel from which this excerpt is taken? British territory of Jamaica in the mid-nineteenth century Early twentieth-century Dutch East Indies Late nineteenth-century Belgian Congo French territory in West Africa in the early twentieth century
c
Which of the following can best be inferred from the highlighted sentence? The speaker feels more lonely at Walden than before. Walden no longer feels safe to the speaker. Walden is less inspiring to the speaker than it once was. The speaker no longer feels a sense of reverence toward Walden.
c
Which of the following inferences is best supported by the writer's references to silence and quiet throughout the passage? Nyad's nervousness pervades the scene, making both women feel mute. Bonnie is aware of Nyad's anxiety and does not wish to add to it. Nyad's preparation was so thorough that words are unnecessary now. The task ahead of Nyad is enormous, leaving Bonnie wordless.
c
Which of the following teacher strategies will best help students synthesize multiple sources for a research paper? Helping students create effective thesis statements covering what they plan to write about Helping students generate a complete works-cited page listing the sources included in the paper Having students use an outline to organize ideas in categories related to each point Having students use a chart to distinguish between what they already knew and what they learned during research
c
Match each logical fallacy with the appropriate example. a. Hasty generalization b. Slippery slope c. Red herring 1: People should not worry about the lack of parking when they should be worrying about deforestation. 2: The use of cell phones will lead to a lack of personal interaction among college students. 3: Frank is not a good lawyer because it took him two tries to pass the bar exam.
c1,b2,a3
"When I first paddled a boat on Walden", it was completely surrounded by thick and lofty pine and oak woods, and in some of its coves grape-vines had run over the trees next the water and formed bowers under which a boat could pass. The hills which form its shores are so steep, and the woods on them were then so high, that, as you looked down from the west end, it had the appearance of an amphitheater for some land of sylvan spectacle. I have spent many an hour, when I was younger, floating over its surface as the zephyr willed. . . . But since I left those shores the woodchoppers have still further laid them waste, and now for many a year there will be no more rambling through the aisles of the wood, with occasional vistas through which you see the water. My Muse may be excused if she is silent henceforth. How can you expect the birds to sing when their groves are cut down? "Now the trunks of trees on the bottom", and the old log canoe, and the dark surrounding woods, are gone, and the villagers, who scarcely know where it lies, instead of going to the pond to bathe or drink, are thinking to bring its water, which should be as sacred as the Ganges at least, to the village in a pipe, to wash their dishes with! . . . That devilish Iron Horse, whose ear-rending neigh is heard throughout the town, has muddied the Boiling Spring with his foot, and he it is that has browsed off all the woods on Walden shore, that Trojan horse, with a thousand men in his belly, introduced by mercenary Greeks! Where is the country's champion, the Moore of Moore Hill, to meet him at the Deep Cut and thrust an avenging lance between the ribs of the bloated pest? —Henry David Thoreau, from Walden Which of the following topics can a teacher best use the highlighted lines to demonstrate? How setting is defined through indirect details How the speaker's voice is shown through the point of view How imagery contributes to tone How text structure is used to convey a message
d
A teacher assigns a research paper with the subject of setting goals. One student begins the essay as follows. Students must use common sense and be realistic when setting goals. Otherwise the goals may seem unattainable. Which of the following sentences would best support the main idea? Dr. Jamie Moore, an educational guru, strongly believes that setting goals is pertinent to educational success. Goal setting can help students achieve academic success while learning the importance of personal organization. The definition of goal setting is the process of identifying something one wants to achieve in the future. Evaluating progress toward the goal within specific time frames can help ensure that the goal can be accomplished.
d
A teacher uses the following passage during a lesson about context clues. Scott wanted to make a strong impression on his future in-laws and told them of his zealous plans for hiring a string quartet and ordering an ice sculpture for the engagement party. But his guests of honor, who came from humble beginnings, saw his efforts as $$superfluous$$ ornamentation. They were overwhelmed and embarrassed at the unnecessary fuss. Which of the following phrases from the passage is most useful in helping a reader determine the meaning of the underlined word? "strong impression" "zealous plans" "humble beginnings" "unnecessary fuss"
d
Lines 13-14 primarily characterize the speaker as which of the following? Arrogant Heartbroken Jealous Vulnerable
d
Socratic seminars support the development of students' communication skills by allowing them to practice which of the following? Delivering a formal speech Reaching a group consensus Teaching others about a topic Responding to open-ended questions
d
The description of the "mental acrobat" in paragraph 4 is an example of which of the following rhetorical devices? Allusion Personification Irony Analogy
d
