R-LA Paired Passage How to Become a Straight-A Student
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- Q1
Which word describes the author’s point of view toward students who are guilty of pseudo-working in Passage 1?
Critical
Aggressive
Unenthusiastic
Understanding
300s110.24.b.9.f - Q2
What central idea about studying does the author express in Passage 1?
Straight-A students know how to work harder than other students
An all-night study session can help you catch up on school assignments.
The only way to become a straight-A student is efficient study habits.
Most students pseudo-work and end up wasting valuable time.
300s110.24.b.5 - Q3
What does the author cite in Passage 1 as evidence that supports the central idea?
more accurate scientific studies
new opportunities in ways to study
interviews from straight-A students
quotes from literary works
300s110.24.b.6.c - Q4
Which sentence from Passage 2 provides context that supports the reader’s understanding of “The Pressure Cooker”?
“You always get things done, and almost always at the last minute.”(paragraph 16)
“You sometimes use your ability to work under pressure as an excuse to procrastinate.” (paragraph 18)
“You work well under pressure and when you finally do sit down to accomplish at ask, you can sit and work for hours.” (paragraph 17)
“In these times, you can be extremely focused and shut out the rest of the world in order to get done what needs to be done.” (paragraph 17)
300s110.24.b.6.c - Q5
In Passage 1, paragraph 3, what kind of argument does Newport make? (think Ethos, logos, pathos)
Emotional
Logical
Ethical
Circular
300s110.24.b.9.e - Q6
After reading Passage 2, what inference can the reader make?
Discipline, responsibility, and motivation are important.
Changing your study habits is very difficult.
Being an early bird is the best personality type.
It is important to first know your personality type
300s110.24.b.5.f