CAASPP CAASPP Informational Text

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of informational text as assessed on the CAASPP?

Accepted Answer

To convey factual information, explain ideas, or argue a position

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To entertain readers with fictional stories

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To describe the author's personal feelings only

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To provide instructions for games

Question 2

A student reads an article about climate change. Which text structure is being used if the article explains causes of warming and their effects on ecosystems?

Accepted Answer

Cause and effect

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Chronological order

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Compare and contrast

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Problem and solution

Question 3

On the CAASPP, students are expected to determine the central idea of an informational text. What is the central idea?

Accepted Answer

The most important point the author makes about the topic

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The first sentence of the article

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A random detail mentioned once

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The title of the article

Question 4

Why do informational texts use text features like headings, subheadings, and captions?

Accepted Answer

To help readers navigate content and understand key information quickly

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To make the text look longer

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To replace the main body of text

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To confuse readers about the topic

Question 5

A student reads two articles about the same historical event. What skill does the CAASPP expect students to use?

Accepted Answer

Compare and contrast the authors' perspectives and how each presents the information

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Choose which article has better pictures

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Read only the longer article

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Summarize only the last paragraph of each

Question 6

Which of the following best describes an author's 'point of view' in an informational text?

Accepted Answer

The author's perspective or stance on the topic being discussed

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The font style used in the article

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The number of paragraphs in the text

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The year the article was published