Making a Difference Unit Test (76%)

Which detail from "Undercover Farmer" best shows that the narrator's activism on behalf of farm animals changed practices in the community?

I decided to show what I'd discovered to my friends so they could help me figure out some next steps.

Based on the details "Youth Activism and Animal Rights," which aspects of "Undercover Farmer" are factual elements? Select 3 options.

the students becoming activists the existence of a factory farm the narrator's disgust at the farm's conditions

Which best describes the purpose of "Justin Lebo"?

to instruct readers on how to restore a bicycle

Which statement best describes a difference between the two animal rights passages?

"Undercover Farmer" includes fictional elements, and "Youth Activism and Animal Rights" does not.

Mr. Shae's class is having a discussion about the writings of Shakespeare. One student says, "One theme found in Romeo and Juliet is that love can cause violence. Although the play is a famous love story, it is actually very violent." Which would be an appropriate follow-up question to ask this student?

"What are some specific examples of love causing violence in Romeo and Juliet?"

Ms. Nichol's class is having a discussion about Greek mythology. One student says, "The influence of the goddess Demeter can be found throughout Greek history and culture. She is the goddess of the harvest as well as the cycle of life." Which would be an appropriate follow-up question to ask this student?

"What are some ways in which the influence of Demeter can be seen in Greek culture?"

Mr. Tyler's class is having a discussion about whether sugary drinks should be sold at an upcoming school event. One student says, "Sugary drinks are not nutritious and can cause many health problems. I think students would enjoy a smoothie bar as a fresh alternative." Which would be an appropriate follow-up question to ask this student?

"What are the health problems caused by sugary drinks?"

Which detail from "Justin Lebo" best shows that Justin is caring?

"Will you help me fix it up?" he asked. Justin's hobby was bike racing, a passion the two of them shared.

Read the rough draft of a student's conclusion to an argumentative editorial. (1) Year-round schooling would help student achievement. (2) Not so much information would have to be crammed into nine months. (3) Furthermore, the elimination of long breaks, particularly summer break, would significantly reduce "learning loss" and the additional time wasted at the beginning of each academic year to reteach previously learned material. (4) It is clear that year-round schooling helps students learn and retain more. (5) The United States is not the only country to experiment with a year-round school schedule. (6) Although many still claim that evidence about year-round school and its link to higher achievement is inconclusive, these people need to open their eyes and see that students in these schools consistently score higher on certain assessments than students who attend schools with traditional nine-month calendars. (7) It is about time that we replaced our outdated and inefficient school calendars. Which best revises sentence 6 to create a more appropriate and respectful tone?

Although many still claim that evidence about year-round school and its link to higher achievement is inconclusive, studies consistently reveal that year-round students score higher on certain assessments than those students who attend schools with traditional nine-month calendars.

The Riverwoods High School Fitness Club class is having a discussion about an upcoming activity. As Timothy shares the itinerary, Taylor takes notes and Wendy looks out the window. Trevor interrupts with a sarcastic remark, which makes Samantha laugh. Anton raises his hand and asks the coach to repeat the time of departure. Which student demonstrates active listening skills?

Anton and Taylor

Read the formal e-mail. Dear Mr. Townsend, Our neighborhood watch group would like to accept your offer to visit with our group next month. Your proposed presentation addresses many of the issues that are of immediate concern to our group. Given your impressive credentials, we value your input and look forward to your presentation. To solidify the details, please use my contact information below to contact me. Sincerely,Marissa Lee What is the main reason this e-mail is not appropriate for a formal purpose?

B) While the e-mail contains formal language in the body, the salutation is formatted incorrectly and the contact information is missing.

Read the rough draft of a student's conclusion to an argumentative editorial. (1) Year-round schooling would help student achievement. (2) Not so much information would have to be crammed into nine months. (3) Furthermore, the elimination of long breaks, particularly summer break, would significantly reduce "learning loss" and the additional time wasted at the beginning of each academic year to reteach previously learned material. (4) It is clear that year-round schooling helps students learn and retain more. (5) The United States is not the only country to experiment with a year-round school schedule. (6) Although many still claim that evidence about year-round school and its link to higher achievement is inconclusive, these people need to open their eyes and see that students in these schools consistently score higher on certain assessments than students who attend schools with traditional nine-month calendars. (7) It is about time that we replaced our outdated and inefficient school calendars. Why should sentence 4 be removed from this conclusion?

It unnecessarily restates the editorial's claim.

Read the excerpt from It's Our World, Too!: Young People Who Are Making a Difference. Now Jesse Paz was proposing to take away the thing Neto loved most, to turn him into just another big kid at school and maybe even ruin his chance for a college scholarship, all because a few jerks had said things that turned Jesse off. Neto didn't answer for a while. Finally he said, "I've never heard anyone say those things, Jesse," and walked away. But Jesse's words stayed with Neto. What if it were true? Could he really perform before people who felt that way about him? Could he represent a school that would let it happen? In the story, racism is at the heart of the problem. Which idea complicates the conflict?

Neto does not want to stop playing football for his school.

Read the excerpt from It's Our World, Too!: Young People Who Are Making a Difference. Soon there was even worse news for Neto and Jesse. Most of the players who had voted not to play had suddenly changed their minds. Even the Hispanic players. They could barely look at Neto and Jesse as they explained that they loved football too much to give it up. In the end, only four players—Jesse, Neto, Rigo Delgudillo, and Johnny Garcia—were committed to staying off the field. The more Neto thought about it, the more determined he became. "I knew we were right," he recalls. "I didn't care what anybody else thought. And I also knew the team couldn't afford to lose me. If the school really wanted me, the fans had to stop saying those things. Only then would I play. Not until." Which statement best describes the change in Neto since the beginning of the conflict?

Neto is determined to stay off the field until the conflict is resolved.

Read the closing from a formal e-mail. Talk To You Later: Which is the best way to revise the closing?

Respectfully,

Read the excerpt from "Justin Lebo." On the way home, Justin was silent. His mother assumed he was lost in a feeling of satisfaction. But he was thinking about what would happen once those bikes got wheeled inside and everyone saw them. How would all those kids decide who got the bikes? Two bikes could cause more trouble than they would solve. What conflict is introduced in this excerpt?

The residents of the Kilbarchan Home for Boys may not like the bicycles that Justin restored.

Read the excerpt from "Justin Lebo." When he got it home, he wheeled the junker into the garage and showed it proudly to his father. "Will you help me fix it up?" he asked. Justin's hobby was bike racing, a passion the two of them shared. Their garage barely had room for the car anymore. It was more like a bike shop. Tires and frames hung from hooks on the ceiling, and bike wrenches dangled from the walls. Based on the details in this excerpt, which word best describes the garage?

cluttered

Read the excerpt from "Justin Lebo." It was a BMX bike with a twenty-inch frame. Its original color was buried beneath five or six coats of gunky paint. Now it showed up as sort of a rusted red. Everything—the grips, the pedals, the brakes, the seat, the spokes—were bent or broken, twisted and rusted. The author most likely included these details in order to

emphasize how hard Justin had to work to restore the bicycle.

Read the signature. Jenny To include this signature in a formal letter, it should be revised to contain the writer's

full first name and last name.

Read the rough draft of a student's conclusion to an argumentative editorial. (1) Year-round schooling would help student achievement. (2) Not so much information would have to be crammed into nine months. (3) Furthermore, the elimination of long breaks, particularly summer break, would significantly reduce "learning loss" and the additional time wasted at the beginning of each academic year to reteach previously learned material. (4) It is clear that year-round schooling helps students learn and retain more. (5) The United States is not the only country to experiment with a year-round school schedule. (6) Although many still claim that evidence about year-round school and its link to higher achievement is inconclusive, these people need to open their eyes and see that students in these schools consistently score higher on certain assessments than students who attend schools with traditional nine-month calendars. (7) It is about time that we replaced our outdated and inefficient school calendars. Which sentence should be removed from the conclusion?

sentence 5

Read the excerpt from "Freedom Riders." "Are you all right?" A woman's voice asked. I jumped, surprised at being spoken to. And then I kind of jumped again when I saw who was speaking. Three things hit me at once about the woman sitting down next to me. She was younger than most of the others, closer to my age if not quite as young. And she was pretty. And she was white. I had known that some of the riders would be white, but still it felt strange to speak to her. Which words from the excerpt evoke a sense of uneasiness? Check all that apply.

strange surprised jumped

Read the rough draft of a student's conclusion to an argumentative editorial. (1) Year-round schooling would help student achievement. (2) Not so much information would have to be crammed into nine months. (3) Furthermore, the elimination of long breaks, particularly summer break, would significantly reduce "learning loss" and the additional time wasted at the beginning of each academic year to reteach previously learned material. (4) It is clear that year-round schooling helps students learn and retain more. (5) The United States is not the only country to experiment with a year-round school schedule. (6) Although many still claim that evidence about year-round school and its link to higher achievement is inconclusive, these people need to open their eyes and see that students in these schools consistently score higher on certain assessments than students who attend schools with traditional nine-month calendars. (7) It is about time that we replaced our outdated and inefficient school calendars. Which revision would most improve sentence 7?

suggesting an alternative plan to replace the current school calendar

Read the formal letter. Jorge Smith123 Main StreetAnytown, IL 12345 Mrs. Parker: Our annual awards banquet will be held in January. We would be honored if you would agree to be our key speaker. Please find all the relevant information in the attached itinerary. We will contact you in a week's time to see if there is any other information you require and to answer any questions you might have. Sincerely,Jorge Smith Which part of the letter needs revision in order to be appropriate for a formal letter?

the salutation

Which best describes the overall purpose of "Youth Activism and Animal Rights"?

to convince readers to join a cause

Read the excerpt from "Youth Activism and Animal "Rights." In addition to traditional events like bake sales and car washes, young activists have raised money through more creative means. Many use special occasions, such as birthdays and bar or bat mitzvahs, to ask their friends and families to donate money to animal rights, rather than give gifts. Why does the author most likely include these details?

to emphasize the dedication and generosity of young activists