AnswersPCA 26-27 - ELA - I Literature and Composition 23.3616000 YL IC – 2230727Selecting Texts

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Why would a reader select a nonfiction text?

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to enjoy the writer's playful use of rhythm and language
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to understand people outside of the reader's personal experience
C
to escape reality by imagining mysterious creatures and futuristic settings
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to feel an immediate connection to the characters through their dialogue
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Alicia plans to give a presentation on Sacagawea. Which fictional text would best bring Sacagawea's story to life and provide helpful details for Alicia's presentation?

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a poem about Sacagawea's childhood and family
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a drama based on true events Sacagawea experienced
C
a legend about the naming of Sacagawea
D
a story about Sacagawea's tribe, the Shoshone
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Read the scenario.To finish their unit of study on the Indigenous peoples of New Mexico, students in Lydia's history class are told to create a presentation on one of the groups they discussed. Lydia decides to research more about the Taos Pueblo.

A
a speech given by someone who visits the Taos Pueblo every year
B
a timeline of historical dates and events that shaped the Taos Pueblo
C
a travel guide that lists significant places to visit in Taos, New Mexico
D
a news article describing how the original Pueblo structures were built in the 1300s
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Stuart is researching the arrival of the first Spanish people in Florida and hopes to find an entertaining and informative source. Which text best serves Stuart's purpose?

A
a narrative about an early Spanish expedition to Florida, written by a surviving crew member
B
an encyclopedia entry about Spain's claiming of Florida and other lands in North America
C
a text describing early Spanish voyages to Florida in search of gold and silver, written by a historian
D
a collection of poems about the failures and successes of Spain's monarchy
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What is the most likely reason a student would read How Sky Woman and Giant Turtle Created Earth: An Oneida Creation Myth by Gerald Ross?

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to learn about the beliefs of the Oneida
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to be inspired to read other Indigenous creation myths
C
to discover interesting details about the author's life
D
to learn about the history of Oneida agricultural practices
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Diego visits the library to prepare for his trip to the ancient Mayan ruins of Tulum, Mexico. Which text would provide the most useful information for his trip?

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a book of poems written by a poet from Tulum
B
a magazine review of Mayan art and festivals
C
a news article by a tourist who visited Mexico
D
a guidebook on exploring the ancient Tulum ruins
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Which is a purpose for reading?

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to retell a fictional tale
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to consider varying viewpoints
C
to entertain others with a story
D
to share new knowledge
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Read the scenario.Tony is planning to visit Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska. Before his trip, he decides to research information about the founding of the park and its effects on local Indigenous people, the Huna Tlingit.

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a nonfiction text on the history of the National Park Service
B
a travel article highlighting places of interest to visit in Alaska
C
a historical account of Glacier Bay and its first inhabitants
D
a speech explaining the traditions of the Huna Tlingit
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Read the scenario.Shane's class is studying musical instruments of Indigenous peoples. For homework, students are directed to select an instrument and write an essay on its significance in a community. Shane decides to research how an Indigenous people uses drums.

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an Abenaki folktale of how the drum became the heartbeat of Mother Earth
B
a news article discussing ceremonial drums used by the Iroquois people
C
a pamphlet from a museum describing its collection of Lakota powwow drums
D
a guide describing how to make a drum similar to those used by the Navajo Nation
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What is the most likely reason a student would read How the Snake Got Its Rattle: A Cherokee Legend by Enola Maka?

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to understand the cultural beliefs of the Cherokee
B
to be persuaded to take action
C
to discover facts about the author's life story
D
to learn about the history of Cherokee legends

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