Self-Selecting Texts Answers

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Lucy is writing a research paper on the history of the samurai warriors in Japan. While Lucy reads above an eleventh-grade level, she knows little about the topic and is looking for a source that would be a good starting point to help guide additional research.

A
an encyclopedia article titled "The Life of Samurai Warriors"
B
a book titled The Complete History of Warriors in Japan
C
a short story titled "The Last Samurai Warrior"
D
a college textbook titled A History of Japan
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Read the excerpt from William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar.CAESAR:Doth not Brutus bootless kneel?CASCA:Speak, hands, for me![Casca stabs Caesar in the neck. Caesar catches hold of his arm. He is then stabbed by several other Conspirators, and at last by Marcus Brutus.]CAESAR:Et tu, Brute?—Then fall, Caesar![Dies. The Senators and People retire in confusion.]

A
This reminds me of reading about Caesar’s assassination in history class.
B
This reminds me of the biography I read about William Shakespeare.
C
This reminds me of a book I read about political conspiracy theories.
D
This reminds me of reading about Caesar’s early career in the army.
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Mia is doing research for a paper on the social classes of the Roman Empire. She is just learning about the topic, so she does not have a lot of background knowledge on the subject.

A
a dramatic play set in ancient Rome
B
an article about society in ancient Rome
C
an atlas with maps of the Roman Empire
D
a biography of a famous Roman emperor
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Ming is on the swim team. Ming is looking for nonfiction texts to read to improve his swimming technique to improve his times. He is in eleventh grade, is an experienced swimmer, and is an advanced reader.

A
a history of lifeguarding and rescue swimming
B
a handbook of workouts used by elite swimmers
C
a picture book that teaches children how to swim
D
a biography of a recent Olympic swimming gold medalist
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Which is an important aspect of choosing a nonfiction text that is credible?

A
considering the length and reading level
B
making sure that the topic is not too broad
C
choosing a topic that meets the stated purpose
D
checking that the source is reliable and current
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Harper is selecting a fiction text for personal enjoyment. She is in eleventh grade and reads at her grade level; she enjoys mysteries and thrillers. She does not like sci-fi. She enjoys camping and hiking.

A
a collection of poetry written by various poets throughout history about the beauty of nature
B
a short story about a group of teenagers who are abducted by aliens while on a camping trip
C
a novel about two modern-day explorers seeking a missing treasure deep in the wooded mountains
D
a drama set in a small community about young couple who fall in love against their parents’ wishes
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Which choice best describes the value of making personal connections to texts?

A
It helps a reader better understand a text by connecting the text to issues in society.
B
It helps a reader better understand a text by relating the text to real-life experiences.
C
It helps a reader better understand a text by associating the text to other people’s experiences.
D
It helps a reader better understand a text by connecting it to other texts the person has read.
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Jackson is reading a fiction text in which the main character helps raise money to help the music program survive at his high school. Which current event is most likely relevant to the text and best for a connection?

A
Members of a high school band visit a nursing home to perform a free concert.
B
An area high school marching band takes first place in the state band competition.
C
A local business donates money to replace aging instruments for a school band.
D
A high school choir holds a car wash to raise money for elementary music programs.
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Ahmad is planning to go hiking in Arches National Park in Utah. He wants to learn how to best prepare for the trip. He also wants to learn which trails will allow him to see the best sites.

A
"Arches in Photographs,"a best-selling photo book with award-winning photographs of the sites in the park
B
The Top 20 National Parks in the United States: a travel guide that includes a map with the parks’ locations
C
My Hiking Adventure: a biography about a woman who goes on mission of self-discovery while hiking in Utah
D
"The Best Trails in Arches," a website that describes the trails in Arches National Park and lists current conditions
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Finley is reading a nonfiction text about the modern-day impacts of the electoral college. Which current event is most likely relevant to the text and best for a connection?

A
a lecture about the origins of the democratic process in ancient Greece
B
a local town-hall meeting where newly elected officials will be sworn into office
C
a debate about the number of votes needed to win the upcoming presidential election
D
a protest at city hall where people are trying to convince officials to expand mail-in voting

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