SQUADS #4
CPW
“10th Grade Reading”
Learning Intentions - Today, I am going to address these College Readiness
Standards in Reading:
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Sequential, Comparative, and Cause-Effect Relationships 13-15.
Sequential, Comparative, and Cause-Effect Relationships 16-19.
Supporting Details 16-19.
Main Ideas and Author's Approach 24-27.
Supporting Details 24-27.
Generalizations and Conclusions 16-19.
Main Ideas and Author’s Approach 16-19.
Success Criteria – The four ACT Reading passages will always be arranged in this
set order: Prose Fiction, Social Science, Humanities, and Natural Science. However,
this doesn't mean that you have to read the passages in that order. Choose the
passage that's easiest to read first. For instance, if you happen to like stories, then
go with Prose Fiction. If you're a little more scientific-minded, then choose Natural
Science. You'll have an easier time answering questions about a passage that
interests you, and doing something right builds your confidence and sets up you
for success in the next passages. Success always equals a higher score!
Quick Note!
• Today’s questions are based on the printed
passage you will receive shortly. After reading
your passage individually or as a group,
choose the best answer to each question. You
may refer to the passages as often as
necessary.
• You have 5 Minutes to read your passage!
10th Grade Reading
#1. The author calls pen and paper “rudimentary tools”
(line 80) as part of his argument that:
A. the use of computers has made the use of pen and
paper obsolete.
B. students should become skilled with pen and paper
before moving on to better tools.
C. while writing with pen and paper can be pleasant, it
can also be physically painful.
D. although seemingly simple, pen and paper allow
people to perform great feats.
10th Grade Reading
#2. In the context of the passage, lines 17–23
are best described as presenting images of:
A. gloom, tension, and fascination.
B. anger, bitterness, and betrayal.
C. stillness, peacefulness, and relaxation.
D. frustration, surprise, and satisfaction.
10th Grade Reading
#3. Which of the following does NOT reasonably
describe the transition the author presents in
lines 80–84?
A. Precious to commonplace
B. Fleeting to permanent
C. Invisible to visible
D. Private to public
10th Grade Reading
#4. At its core, what is the main idea of this passage?
A. To lay a firm historical foundation for becoming a
philosopher.
B. To tell the story of how one man came to accept his
role and process as a philosopher.
C. To prove that one must never be without a pen to
write with.
D. To entertain the idea of philosophy as a pale inferior to
manual labor.
10th Grade Reading
#5. According to the passage, which of the
following had the most profound effect on
McGinn as a future philosopher?
A. The paperback edition of The Making of a
Philosopher
B. The French philosopher, Descartes
C. The serious articles in Melody Maker
D. His teacher, Mr. Marsh
10th Grade Reading
#6. By the end of this passage, what key conclusion
can be made about the writing process?
A. We must write, in order to learn.
B. Philosophers may go insane without the use of a
pencil or pen.
C. Choosing a good spot to study is crucial.
D. Philosophy and music are inextricably linked.
10th Grade Reading
#7. What is the primary idea behind the first
paragraph of this passage?
A. McGinn has been an academic philosopher for
30 years.
B. McGinn thought he would become a pop star.
C. McGinn, and those around him, never thought he
would become a philosopher.
D. McGinn should have been a manual worker.
CPW 10th Grade Reading
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