How Well Do You Understand The Standard?
A quiz for year 11 to test understanding of the NCEA standard 1.3 aka "90851"
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This standard requires that you..."Show understanding of significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, using supporting evidence"
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
This statement is true because this standard indeed requires individuals to demonstrate their understanding of important aspects of unfamiliar written texts through close reading. Close reading involves carefully analyzing the text, paying attention to details, and using evidence from the text to support one's understanding. By doing so, individuals can show their comprehension of the text and the significant elements within it.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The first thing that you need to know how to do is...
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Describe the setting
- B.
Analyse a text
- C.
Re-tell the plot
Correct Answer
B. Analyse a textExplanation
This answer suggests that the first thing one needs to know how to do is analyze a text. This implies that the question is asking about a skill or ability that is important in a certain context or situation. It is likely that the question is related to a task or activity that involves reading and understanding a written text, and the correct answer emphasizes the importance of being able to analyze and interpret the content of the text.Rate this question:
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In the exam, the most important thing to focus on is...
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Analysing every aspect of the text
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Being sure to understand the theme
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Answering the question that is asked
Correct Answer
C. Answering the question that is askedExplanation
The most important thing to focus on in an exam is answering the question that is asked. This is because no matter how well you analyze the text or understand the theme, if you do not directly address the question, you will not receive full credit for your answer. Therefore, it is crucial to carefully read and understand the question, and then provide a clear and relevant response that directly addresses the prompt.Rate this question:
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When providing supporting evidence, you must...
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Add quotations from the text to illustrate your point
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Add specific and relevant details from the text
- C.
Describe the plot or storyline in as much detail as you can
Correct Answer
B. Add specific and relevant details from the textExplanation
Whilst adding quotations to illustrate your point is good, if the quotation is not relevant or specific to the point you are making, then there is no point adding it. Knowledge of plot is useful, but recounting the whole story is unnecessary and time-consuming. What's important is using an example that supports the point you are trying to make.
NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT ADD SUPPORTING EVIDENCE, YOU WILL NOT GET THE MARKSRate this question:
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For this question....TICK ALL THAT APPLY The standard requires you to select "Significant aspects" from texts, which can include....
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Purposes and audience
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Ideas (eg character, theme, setting)
- C.
Language features (eg figurative langauage, style, syntax, symbolism, vocabulary)
- D.
Structures (eg part text, whole text, narrative)
- E.
Text conventions (spelling, punctuation, grammar)
Correct Answer(s)
A. Purposes and audience
B. Ideas (eg character, theme, setting)
C. Language features (eg figurative langauage, style, syntax, symbolism, vocabulary)
D. Structures (eg part text, whole text, narrative)
E. Text conventions (spelling, punctuation, grammar)Explanation
The standard requires selecting "Significant aspects" from texts, which can include purposes and audience, ideas (such as character, theme, and setting), language features (such as figurative language, style, syntax, symbolism, and vocabulary), structures (such as part text, whole text, and narrative), and text conventions (such as spelling, punctuation, and grammar).Rate this question:
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When writing your answer, you are expected to show your understanding BUT NOT provide supporting evidence.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT ADD SUPPORTING EVIDENCE, YOU WILL NOT GET THE MARKRate this question:
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You will get marks for...
- A.
Making your point and writing it clearly
- B.
Finding some supporting evidence from the text
- C.
Making your point AND providing supporting evidence from the text
Correct Answer
C. Making your point AND providing supporting evidence from the textExplanation
The correct answer is making your point AND providing supporting evidence from the text. This means that in order to receive marks, you need to not only state your point clearly but also provide evidence from the text to support your argument. Simply making a point without any supporting evidence will not be sufficient to earn marks.Rate this question:
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To score at MERIT level, you need to ...
- A.
Show a convincing understanding
- B.
Show a perceptive understanding
- C.
Show an understanding
Correct Answer
A. Show a convincing understandingExplanation
showing a convincing understanding involves explaining how significant aspects of written texts work together to create meaningRate this question:
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TICK ALL THAT APPLY Perceptive understanding of the text will involve ...
- A.
Making your best guess based on your intuition
- B.
Explaining how aspects of the text communicate ideas
- C.
Explaining what is the writer's purpose
- D.
Making connections to the wider world or something else you have read
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Explaining what your thoughts are about being in the exam
Correct Answer(s)
B. Explaining how aspects of the text communicate ideas
C. Explaining what is the writer's purpose
D. Making connections to the wider world or something else you have readExplanation
Perceptive understanding of the text involves explaining how aspects of the text communicate ideas, as this demonstrates an understanding of the author's intended message. It also involves explaining what is the writer's purpose, as this shows an understanding of the author's intention behind writing the text. Additionally, making connections to the wider world or something else you have read is important for a comprehensive understanding of the text, as it allows for a broader perspective and deeper analysis.Rate this question:
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To pass this exam, you will need to "show understanding" - this means...
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Writing a language features names
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Writing language features names and their definitions
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Writing language features names, definitions and explaining the impact on the reader and the writer's intention
Correct Answer
C. Writing language features names, definitions and explaining the impact on the reader and the writer's intentionExplanation
It is not enough to write about just the language feature names and definitions. You also need to be able to explain the impact of the language feature on the reader and suggest why you think the writer wanted to use them.Rate this question:
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