CAASPP Informational Text Flashcards
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On the CAASPP, students are asked to analyze how an author structures an informational text. Why does structure matter?
Answer: It affects how clearly and logically information is conveyed to the reader
Text structure shapes how information flows and how easily readers can follow the author's argument or explanation.
A student reads an article arguing that California should invest more in renewable energy. What should the student do to evaluate this argument?
Answer: Assess whether the evidence is relevant, sufficient, and credible
Evaluating an argument requires assessing the relevance, sufficiency, and credibility of the evidence provided, per California's informational reading standards.
What does it mean to summarize an informational text?
Answer: Restate the central idea and key supporting details in your own words without personal opinion
A summary restates the central idea and key details objectively in the student's own words, demonstrating comprehension without adding personal bias.
Which question best helps a reader identify bias in an informational text?
Answer: Does the author present multiple perspectives fairly, or favor one side?
Checking whether an author presents perspectives fairly helps identify bias, a critical reading skill assessed on the CAASPP.
A student is asked to cite textual evidence to support an analysis of an informational article. What should the student include?
Answer: Specific quotes or paraphrased details from the text that directly support their analysis
Citing textual evidence means anchoring analysis in specific quotes or details from the assigned text, as required by California's reading standards.
When comparing two informational texts on the same topic, what should a student analyze to meet CAASPP standards?
Answer: How each author's purpose, perspective, and use of evidence differ
Comparing authors' purposes, perspectives, and evidence is central to California's standard for reading and analyzing multiple informational texts.