Assessment for English Language Arts Grade 8, aligned to Calgary Board of Education framework.
15 questions total
Read the two accounts. Account 1: “When the river flooded, our family lost the vegetable garden. We had to buy food, and my parents missed work while repairing the house.” Account 2: “The new flood-control wall changed the riverbank. It protected many homes, but it also removed a popular fishing area.” Which statement best synthesizes the two perspectives?
Read this excerpt: “At first, Maya refused to join the neighborhood garden because she believed adults would make all the decisions. After attending several meetings, she proposed a watering schedule and persuaded both students and adults to adopt it.” What is the most important theme of the excerpt?
Read the excerpt: “I watched the construction crews arrive with their machines. The officials called the project progress, but no one asked the families who had lived beside the old playground for generations.” Which perspective is most clearly represented?