Reading (Grades 6-8) Flashcards
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On the MAP Growth Reading test, what does a RIT score measure?
Answer: An equal-interval scale of learning regardless of grade
RIT (Rasch Unit) scores use an equal-interval scale that measures academic achievement independent of grade level, allowing comparison across years.
A 7th grade student reads a passage arguing that social media has both benefits and drawbacks for teenagers. What type of text structure is most likely being used?
Answer: Compare and contrast
When a text discusses both the benefits and drawbacks of something, it is using a compare and contrast structure.
Which context clue strategy involves using surrounding sentences to infer the meaning of an unknown word?
Answer: Inference clue
An inference clue requires the reader to use context from surrounding text — not a direct definition — to deduce the meaning of an unknown word.
A student reads a biography of Marie Curie. The author writes: Though the scientific community repeatedly overlooked her, Curie persisted. What inference can be made?
Answer: Curie faced discrimination but remained determined
The text implies Curie faced barriers (being overlooked) yet she persisted, indicating determination despite discrimination.
What is the purpose of a central idea in a nonfiction text?
Answer: To state the most important point the author is making
The central idea (or main idea) is the most important point the author is trying to convey throughout the text.
When evaluating an author's argument, which question best helps determine the credibility of the evidence used?
Answer: Is the source recent, relevant, and from an expert?
Credible evidence comes from reliable sources: it should be recent, relevant to the claim, and authored by someone with expertise in the field.