Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.
Analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text (e.g., how ideas influence individuals or events, or how individuals influence ideas or events).
Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.
Compare and contrast a text to an audio, video, or multimedia version of the text, analyzing each medium's portrayal of the subject (e.g., how the delivery of a speech affects the impact of the words).
Analyze how two or more authors writing about the same topic shape their presentations of key information by emphasizing different evidence or advancing different interpretations of facts.
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Part A: What is the best definition of anecdotal as the word is used in paragraph 15 of Text 1, “High Schools Starting Later to Help Sleepy Teens?”
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Evidence that is unrelated to the author’s claims
Evidence based on personal experiences
Evidence based on unlikely theories
Evidence that comes from many years of research
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Part B: Which detail from Text 1 helps the reader determine the meaning of anecdotal?
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“…teachers especially wanted…”
“…Wolak adds…”
“…supports Wolak’s observations…”
“…overwhelmingly endorsed…”
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Part A: What is the best definition of anecdotal as the word is used in paragraph 15 of Text 1, “High Schools Starting Later to Help Sleepy Teens?”
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Part B: Which detail from Text 1 helps the reader determine the meaning of anecdotal?
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Part A: Based on information in Text 1, which sentence states the author’s primary claim?
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Part B: How does the author of Text 1 most effectively develop her primary claim?
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How does the author structure her argument regarding the possibility of adjusting start times for high school students?
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Part A: Based on the information in Text 1, which sentence explains how the sleep habits of teenagers are impacted by school start times?
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Part B: Which sentence from Text 1 supports the correct answer to Part A?
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In Text 1, the author describes some concerns related to changing high school start times. Which “Real-Life Solution” does the author uses to contradict the following concern about changing start times?
1. Having high schools start later is expensive because it requires schools to run more busses each day.
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In Text 1, the author describes some concerns related to changing high school start times. Which “Real-Life Solution” does the author uses to contradict the following concern about changing start times?
2. Having high schools start later results in students getting home from school and activities too late in the evening.
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Part A: Which word best defines economics as the author uses the word in paragraph 4 of Text 2: “High schools will keep starting too early. Here’s why.”?
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Part B: Which groups of words from paragraphs 3-5 of Text 2 best help the reader understand the meaning of the word economics as it is used in this passage?
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Which sentence provides the best summary of Text 2?
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Part A: Based on information from Text 2, which sentence best states the author’s perspective regarding high school start times?
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Part B: Which sentence explains the most effective ways the author develops his perspective?
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How do Figures 1 and 2 contribute to the meaning of Text 2?
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Which sentence best explains how the recording clarifies the information provided in Text 2?
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The school district is considering various schedules. Parents may try to convince the district to adopt a specific schedule for the good of the students. Which quote from Text 1 supports the proposed start time of 8:00AM at Elementary School?
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The school district is considering various schedules. Parents may try to convince the district to adopt a specific schedule for the good of the students. Which quote from Text 2 supports the proposed start time of 8:00AM at Elementary School?
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The school district is considering various schedules. Parents may try to convince the district to adopt a specific schedule for the good of the students. Which quote from Text 1 supports the proposed start time of 9:00AM at High School?
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The school district is considering various schedules. Parents may try to convince the district to adopt a specific schedule for the good of the students. Which quote from Text 2 supports the proposed start time of 9:00AM at High School?
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In Text 2, the author notes that Kristine Amundson believes “…late start times probably work better for smaller districts, with fewer buses to run.” Which sentence from Text 1 best contradicts this claim?