Katie paraphrased this information from a local newspaper. Which option tells what is missing from her paraphrasing?
(1 point)
Option D: The source of the information is not cited.
Jamie wrote, "All babies are born with blue eyes." Which option tells what this is an example of?(1 point)
Responses
Option B: a generalization
Jamie wrote, "All babies are born with blue eyes." Which option tells what this is an example of?(1 point)
Responses
citation
citation
indirect quote
indirect quote
paraphrase
paraphrase
direct quote
direct quote
Option D: direct quote
Bobby is giving a presentation about hurricane damage. Which media format would best help a reader understand the damage caused to homes?(1 point)
Responses
a video on how to prepare for hurricanes
a video on how to prepare for hurricanes
a graph of how much home repairs cost
a graph of how much home repairs cost
a photo of homes after the hurricane was over
a photo of homes after the hurricane was over
a graph of money spent on supplies
a graph of money spent on supplies
Option C: a photo of homes after the hurricane was over
How would a diagram of the water cycle be helpful to a reader?(1 point)
Responses
It would allow the reader to skip reading the text.
It would allow the reader to skip reading the text.
It would give the reader a break in the text.
It would give the reader a break in the text.
It would help the reader better understand the process.
It would help the reader better understand the process.
It would make the water cycle more interesting.
It would make the water cycle more interesting.
Option C: It would help the reader better understand the process.
Many experts have recommended discontinuing the use of plastic straws because they hurt the environment. In 3–5 sentences, describe how you would conduct a research project about the effects of plastic on the environment.(4 points)
To conduct a research project about the effects of plastic on the environment, I would first create a research question to guide my investigation. For example, "What are the environmental impacts of plastic on the ocean and wildlife?" Then, I would gather sources such as scientific studies, articles, and reports from reputable sources. Next, I would analyze the data and information collected from the sources, and organize it into categories for ease of use. I would also consider interviewing experts or individuals in the field to gain firsthand knowledge. Finally, I would create a report that summarizes my findings, including any potential solutions or ways to mitigate the negative effects of plastic on the environment.
In 1–2 sentences, explain the importance of determining a speaker’s intended audience.(2 points)
Determining a speaker's intended audience is important because it can help the listener or reader better understand the message and purpose of the communication. Knowing the intended audience assists in tailoring the message to the appropriate level of complexity, language, tone, and content.
Think of a health issue that you would like to research. In 3–5 sentences, describe how you would create and use search terms effectively to find information. Include the specific search terms and share how you would make sure the information is reliable.(4 points)
The health issue I would like to research is "the benefits and risks of intermittent fasting for weight loss." To create effective search terms, I would include keywords such as "intermittent fasting," "diets," "weight loss," "health benefits," "risks," and "nutrition." To ensure the information is reliable, I would search on websites of reputable health and medical organizations like the American Heart Association, the National Institute of Health, Harvard Health, and Mayo Clinic. Additionally, I would look for peer-reviewed research studies from reputable scholarly databases like PubMed and JSTOR, and ensure that the sources I choose are up-to-date.
Mary wants to paraphrase a source in her essay. In 1–2 sentences, explain to Mary how to paraphrase to avoid plagiarism.(2 points)
To paraphrase a source to avoid plagiarism, Mary should read and understand the information, then write it using her own words and sentence structure while still keeping the meaning and purpose of the original text intact. It's essential to ensure that the paraphrase is significantly different from the original and properly cite the source, including the author and the specific page or website where the information was found.
Use the claim and evidence to complete the activity.
Claim: People have many voting options if they can’t get to the polls on Election Day.
Evidence: People can cast their ballot early or by mail.
In 1–2 sentences, evaluate the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence in the argument above to determine if the claim is or is not convincing.
(2 points)
The evidence sufficiently supports the claim that people have voting options if they can't get to the polls on Election Day by stating that individuals can vote either early or by mail. Therefore, the evidence is relevant and sufficient, making the argument convincing.
Use the paragraph to complete the activity.
People need to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into their daily diets to reduce health risks. Many Americans do not eat enough fruits and vegetables. This should change so people can be healthier.
In 1–2 sentences, evaluate the soundness of the reasoning of this claim.
(2 points)