UnexpectED Advanced Reading Assessment (Levels 6+)
Assesses analysis, author’s purpose, and reading of complex texts for advanced readers (Levels 6 and up). Aligned to the UnexpectED Reading Curriculum and Arizona ELA standards. The student should complete this assessment independently.
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Read the Passage First
Read this passage carefully. All sections below refer to it.
Reading Passage
Many people assume that switching to electric cars will instantly solve climate change. While electric vehicles do reduce tailpipe emissions, the electricity that powers them often comes from burning coal or natural gas. Moreover, manufacturing their batteries requires mining rare metals, a process that can damage ecosystems. Electric cars are a step forward, but they are not a magic cure.
Analysis
Which statement would the author MOST likely agree with? *
The phrase ‘not a magic cure’ suggests the author believes: *
What is the author’s central argument? *
Which evidence does the author use to complicate the ‘instant solution’ idea? *
Author’s Purpose
Which title best fits the author’s purpose? *
Why does the author mention battery mining? *
The author’s main PURPOSE is to: *
The author’s TONE is best described as: *
Complex Texts
Word meaning and reasoning in a complex text.
‘A step forward, but not a magic cure’ is an example of: *
An author who presents both benefits AND drawbacks is being: *
‘The transition to clean energy is not a panacea.’ ‘Panacea’ means: *
In ‘manufacturing their batteries requires mining rare metals,’ the word ‘requires’ shows the two ideas are: *
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