Sample Questions from the CDTs

1. Sample Questions from the CDTs Tips for Success!

2. What to Expect… • Tips included can be applied to any test you take, not just CDTs • Use what you want/need, trash the rest • You know yourself best! • Upcoming slides: • Examples of some of the “Student Areas of Need” • See Word Document Titled: 2011-2012 First Test Data • Sample Items included • Tips included with explanations of questions

3. Literary Elements and Devices • R7.B.2.2.2: Explain, interpret, and/or describe the effectiveness of the point of view used by the author. • Why is an omniscient narrator most likely used to describe events in the passage? • A. to develop a biased attitude toward Allysa • B. to provide further understanding of both sisters’ feelings • C. to explain why Allysa had been away from home for so long • D. to describe the conditions on the family farm • What is the effect of the first person point of view in the passage? • A. It gives an objective description of Franklin’s actions. • B. It provides a historical perspective of Franklin’s contributions. • C. It gives an entertaining account of Franklin’s influence on others. • D. It provides a thorough understanding of Franklin’s opinions.

4. Literary Elements and Devices • R7.B.2.1.1: Identify, explain, interpret, describe, and/or analyze the examples of personification, simile, alliteration, metaphor, hyperbole, and imagery in text. • Read the lines from the poem. “The flowers huddle together / bent and trembling from the fierceness of the October wind.” What do these lines most suggest about the flowers? • A. They appear to be frightened. • B. They seem to be cheerful. • C. They appear to be curious. • D. They seem to be lonely. • “After getting off the ride, Mike felt a little ill. That night at dinner, he ate like his stomach was the size of a pea.” What is the author’s purpose for using the simile? • A. to suggest that Mike ate very little at dinner • B. to imply that Mike lives outside of the city • C. to indicate that Mike ate very slowly at dinner • D. to show that Mike likes to visit amusement parks

5. Literary Elements and Devices • R7.B.1.2.1: Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and/or evaluate connections between texts. • In which way are the poem and the passage similar? • A. Both examine the value of nature in bringing serenity to life. • B. Both suggest that family always supports its members. • C. Both examine how hard life can be living in a big city. • D. Both reveal that experience brings clarity to one’s thoughts. • See SAT PREP Guidelines and Practice

6. Literary Elements and Devices • R7.B.2.2.1: Identify, explain, and/or describe the point of view of the narrator as first person or third person point of view. • Why is the first person point of view used in the poem? • A. to convey to the reader the setting of the sea • B. to convince the reader to visit the sea • C. to express the speaker’s thoughts about the sea • D. to create the imagery of the shells by the sea • Which point of view is used in the passage? • A. first person, through Kayla • B. third person, through Kayla • C. first person, through Ron • D. third person, through Ron

7. Literary Elements and Devices • R7.B.2.1.2: Identify, explain, interpret, describe, and/or analyze the author’s purpose for and effectiveness at using figurative language in text. • What is the author’s purpose for comparing the sea with a hug? • A. to emphasize how the sea makes us forget the past • B. to emphasize how unpredictable the sea can be • C. to emphasize how the sea makes us feel secure • D. to emphasize how deep the sea can be

8. Literary Elements and Devices • L.F.2.5.3: Identify and analyze how stage directions, monologue, dialogue, soliloquy, and dialect support dramatic script. • Which stage direction from the passage best reveals insight into James’ personality? • A. “(He rises from the chair.)” • B. “(as he walks toward the door)” • C. “(with a certain solemnity)” • D. “(He turns and recites the words.)”

9. Persuasive Techniques • R6.B.3.2.1: Identify exaggeration (bias) in nonfictional text. • Which sentence from the advertisement is an example of exaggeration? • A. “The kit includes paints, brushes, paper, and a painting instruction book.” • B. “See the photo that features a painting made with the Blooming Artist Kit.” • C. “Blooming Artist Kit will make every child want to paint.” • D. “If you order now, you will pay no shipping charge for the kit.”

10. Persuasive Techniques • R6.B.3.2.2: Identify, explain, and/or interpret how the author uses exaggeration (bias) in nonfictional text. • Which sentence from the passage contains an example of exaggeration? • A. “The community center offers swim classes every day.” • B. “You can take swim lessons in the morning or at night.” • C. “The community center has the best swim teachers in the world.” • D. “Last year all of the swim classes were full by the start of summer.” • Which sentence from the passage contains an example of exaggeration? • A. “This is the most useful gift you could ever make.” • B. “Pencil holders come in many shapes and sizes.” • C. “Arrange the photos on a piece of construction paper.” • D. “Decide which photos you would like to glue to the pencil holder.”

11. Persuasive Techniques • R6.B.3.1.1: Identify, explain, and/or interpret statements of fact and opinion in nonfictional text. • Which sentence from the passage expresses an opinion? • A. “Moose live in Alaska and Canada.” • B. “Moose are very interesting animals.” • C. “Moose have long legs so they can walk through deep snow.” • D. “Moose will eat many different kinds of plants and fruits.” • Which sentence from the passage is an example of an opinion? • A. “Susan B. Anthony was born in Massachusetts.” • B. “She learned to read and write at the age of three.” • C. “In 1839, she became a teacher in the state of New York.” • D. “Susan B. Anthony did important work for women’s rights.”

12. Persuasive Techniques • R7.B.3.1.1: Explain, interpret, describe, and/or analyze the use of facts and opinions to make a point or construct an argument in nonfictional text. • Read the sentence from the passage. “ . . . her zeal, her devotion, and her perseverance would yield to no rebuff and to no difficulty.” • What does the opinion used in the sentence contribute to the passage? • A. It indicates that some people have a negative opinion of Florence Nightingale. • B. It implies that Florence Nightingale was concerned with what others thought of her. • C. It suggests that Florence Nightingale was dedicated to the success of her work. • D. It shows that some people admire the use of mathematics by Florence Nightingale.

13. Persuasive Techniques • R7.B.3.2.1: Identify, explain, interpret, describe, and/or analyze bias and propaganda techniques in nonfictional text. • Read the sentences from the advertisement. “Wait until all of your friends see your new backpack! They will all want one as well!” • What feeling is this emotional appeal designed to inspire in the reader? • A. affection • B. curiosity • C. security • D. pride

14. Comprehension • R7.A.2.3.1: Make inferences and/or draw conclusions based on information from text. • How does Annalynn first seem to feel about moving to a new town? • A. excited • B. thankful • C. angry • D. worried • Based on the information in the passage, what is the most likely reason that people enjoy bike riding? • A. It is a relaxing activity. • B. It is a difficult activity. • C. It allows people to spend time with friends. • D. It allows people to travel far from their homes. • See SAT PREP Guidelines and Practice

15. Comprehension • R7.A.2.6.1: Identify and/or describe the author’s intended purpose of text. • What is the author’s purpose for writing the passage? • A. to teach the reader how to grow oranges • B. to convince the reader to buy oranges • C. to explain to the reader the history of oranges • D. to describe for the reader the taste of oranges • What is the author’s purpose for writing the passage? • A. to persuade the reader to buy new shoes for walking • B. to describe for the reader the best places for walking • C. to inform the reader of the health benefits of walking • D. to teach the reader tips for how to best enjoy walking

16. Comprehension • R8.A.1.5.1: Summarize the key details and events of a fictional text as a whole. • Read the incomplete summary of the passage. • Seagraves walks down toward the oxen. • He lies down on the ground and watches the different animals at work and at play. • Seagraves hears the neighbors as they go about their daily lives. • Which sentence best completes the summary? • A. Seagraves hears the cry of birds. • B. Seagraves is inspired by the scenes of the land. • C. Seagraves is nervous about the surrounding activity. • D. Seagraves hears the sound of wagons.

17. Comprehension • R8.A.1.5.1: Summarize the key details and events of a fictional text as a whole. (Continued) • Read the incomplete summary of the passage. • Apples are a commonly eaten fruit with many health benefits. • Apples are good for the heart since they contain antioxidants, fiber, and flavonoids. • Studies have shown that apples can provide protection against asthma. • Which sentence best completes the summary? • A. Cloudy apple juice is better for the body than clear apple juice. • B. People should eat three medium-sized apples per week to get their key benefits. • C. The apple is actually a member of the rose family. • D. The apple tree originally came from Europe and Asia.

18. Questions? • What do you think will be most helpful? • Added suggestions from your own tips/techniques? • Anything I missed?