CALP CALP Critical Reading Comprehension 3

Question 1

A CALP reading task asks: 'What implicit bias does the author reveal through word choice?' What skill level is being assessed?

Accepted Answer

Critical analysis of language use at the evaluative level

Answer

Analyzing implicit bias through word choice requires evaluative critical thinking, one of the highest-order CALP reading skills.

Question 2

Which reading behavior most distinguishes a CALP-proficient student from a BICS-proficient student?

Accepted Answer

Ability to draw inferences from academic texts without contextual support

Answer

CALP proficiency involves decontextualized inference-making from academic text, which goes far beyond the context-supported communication of BICS.

Question 3

When a CALP exam passage presents a counterargument, students are expected to:

Accepted Answer

Evaluate whether it weakens or strengthens the central claim

Answer

CALP-level reading requires students to critically evaluate the role of counterarguments within the logic of an academic text.

Question 4

A CALP passage uses hedging language such as 'may suggest' and 'it is possible that.' Why is recognizing hedging important?

Accepted Answer

It indicates the degree of certainty the author is asserting, affecting interpretation

Answer

Recognizing hedging language is a critical CALP skill because it signals epistemic stance and affects the strength of the claims being made.

Question 5

Which approach to unknown vocabulary best reflects CALP-level reading strategy?

Accepted Answer

Using morphological analysis and context to construct meaning

Answer

Using morphological awareness and contextual inference to derive word meaning is the CALP-aligned strategy that supports independent academic reading.

CALP - Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency Practice Test

CALP - Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency Practice Test

CALP CALP Critical Reading Comprehension 3