CAASPP CAASPP Informational Text 3

Question 1

On the CAASPP, students are asked to analyze how an author structures an informational text. Why does structure matter?

Accepted Answer

It affects how clearly and logically information is conveyed to the reader

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It determines the number of words in the text

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It decides what font the text uses

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It only matters for fictional texts

Question 2

A student reads an article arguing that California should invest more in renewable energy. What should the student do to evaluate this argument?

Accepted Answer

Assess whether the evidence is relevant, sufficient, and credible

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Accept the argument because it is published

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Look only at the article's images

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Focus only on whether the article is long enough

Question 3

What does it mean to summarize an informational text?

Accepted Answer

Restate the central idea and key supporting details in your own words without personal opinion

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Copy the text word for word

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Write only your own opinion about the topic

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List every fact mentioned in the text

Question 4

Which question best helps a reader identify bias in an informational text?

Accepted Answer

Does the author present multiple perspectives fairly, or favor one side?

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How long is the text?

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What is the title of the text?

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How many paragraphs does the text have?

Question 5

A student is asked to cite textual evidence to support an analysis of an informational article. What should the student include?

Accepted Answer

Specific quotes or paraphrased details from the text that directly support their analysis

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Only their personal opinions

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Information from a different article not assigned

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Only the title and author of the article

Question 6

When comparing two informational texts on the same topic, what should a student analyze to meet CAASPP standards?

Accepted Answer

How each author's purpose, perspective, and use of evidence differ

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Which text has more colorful illustrations

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Which article was published more recently

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Which text uses shorter sentences