Which part of the introductory paragraph states the ideas that will be described in an informative text?(1 point)
Responses
the thesis
the thesis
the tone
the tone
the body
the body
the hook
The thesis
Which report would best be organized in chronological order?(1 point)
Responses
a report about the ways to prevent wildfires
a report about the ways to prevent wildfires
a report that shows how transportation changed over time
a report that shows how transportation changed over time
a report that reviews two films about the same story
a report that reviews two films about the same story
a report about the benefits of exercise
A report that shows how transportation changed over time
Which graphic best supports a persuasive essay about the negative effects of soda?(1 point)
Responses
a timeline showing the history of the soda industry
a timeline showing the history of the soda industry
a photograph of a soda advertisement
a photograph of a soda advertisement
a video that explains how soda is made
a video that explains how soda is made
a chart showing how types of beverages affect health
A chart showing how types of beverages affect health
Which graphic best supports an explanatory text about how to prepare a recipe?(1 point)
Responses
a diagram that shows types of cooking knives
a diagram that shows types of cooking knives
a video that shows the steps in cooking a dish
a video that shows the steps in cooking a dish
a photograph that shows a cooked dish
a photograph that shows a cooked dish
a chart that shows types of vegetables
a chart that shows types of vegetables
A video that shows the steps in cooking a dish
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Weather channels are essential for people to prepare for natural disasters in their area.
Which detail would be most relevant to the central idea in the sentence?
(1 point)
Responses
Weather channels provide predictions about the weather.
Weather channels provide predictions about the weather.
Weather channels alert people when dangerous storms are near.
Weather channels alert people when dangerous storms are near.
Weather channels track national weather patterns.
Weather channels track national weather patterns.
Weather channels report daily weather conditions.
Weather channels report daily weather conditions.
Weather channels alert people when dangerous storms are near.
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Pizza is a popular meal consumed by many people all over the world! The first pizza was made in the 1800s in Naples, Italy. Although the dish was popular there, it didn't become well known outside of Italy until the 1940s. Pizza Hut is the most popular pizza chain in America, and it was founded in 1958.
Which detail is irrelevant and should be removed from Jessie's paragraph?
(1 point)
Responses
Pizza Hut is the most popular pizza chain in America, and it was founded in 1958.
Pizza Hut is the most popular pizza chain in America, and it was founded in 1958.
The first pizza was made in the 1800s in Naples, Italy.
The first pizza was made in the 1800s in Naples, Italy.
Although the dish was popular there, it didn't become well known outside of Italy until the 1940s.
Although the dish was popular there, it didn't become well known outside of Italy until the 1940s.
Pizza is a popular meal consumed by many people all over the world!
Pizza is a popular meal consumed by many people all over the world!
Use the sentences to answer the question.
Joe trained all summer long. As a result, he made the track team.
Which type of relationship is signaled by the transition as a result?
(1 point)
Responses
cause and effect
cause and effect
problem and solution
problem and solution
contrast
contrast
comparison
cause and effect
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Because so many people used the company's poorly made product, the lawyers decided to file a class-action lawsuit in order to represent all the consumers as a group.
Which word or phrase from the sentence uses domain-specific language?
(1 point)
Responses
poorly made product
poorly made product
consumers
consumers
class-action lawsuit
class-action lawsuit
people
class-action lawsuit
use the sentence to answer the question.
Saturday morning, the shopping center buzzed with activity as people went in and out of stores.
Which change would make the language in the sentence more precise?
(1 point)
Responses
replacing Saturday morning with earlier
replacing Saturday morning with earlier
replacing buzzed with moved
replacing buzzed with moved
replacing went with dashed
replacing went with dashed
replacing shopping center with building
replacing buzzed with moved
A student is writing a paper about important themes in the book Anne of Green Gables. Which sentence would be the best way to conclude the essay?(1 point)
Responses
Prince Edward Island is a real place in Canada that many people visit each year.
Prince Edward Island is a real place in Canada that many people visit each year.
Anne of Green Gables is considered children's literature, though many adults enjoy reading it.
Anne of Green Gables is considered children's literature, though many adults enjoy reading it.
Anne of Green Gables remains popular today because of its universal themes of love and belonging.
Anne of Green Gables remains popular today because of its universal themes of love and belonging.
The author, Lucy Maud Montgomery, went on to write many other books.
The author, Lucy Maud Montgomery, went on to write many other books.
Anne of Green Gables remains popular today because of its universal themes of love and belonging.
Kiesha's conclusion for an essay on the Rosetta Stone reads, "The Rosetta Stone is part of the collection of the British Museum." The teacher asks her to rewrite the conclusion. Which mistake did Kiesha make in her conclusion to the essay?(1 point)
Responses
She added too many details.
She added too many details.
She added a random fact instead of addressing major themes.
She added a random fact instead of addressing major themes.
She should have repeated her introduction.
She should have repeated her introduction.
She was too informal.
She was too informal.
She added a random fact instead of addressing major themes.
Below is the outline of the body of an essay on reptiles and amphibians.
1. Similarities between reptiles and amphibians
A. Physical characteristics/appearance: both animals are vertebrates, and both animals shed their skin.
B. Predator and prey: reptiles and amphibians are both predators and prey; both animals use their tongues to catch prey.
C. Ectotherms: both animals are ectothermic, or cold-blooded: they cannot regulate their own body temperatures internally like mammals can.
2. Differences between reptiles and amphibians
A. Eggs: amphibians lay their eggs in water, whereas reptiles lay their eggs on land.
B. Skin: amphibians have delicate, thin, semi-permeable skin, and they must live close to water or in very humid habitats; reptiles have dry, scaly skin that enables them to live away from water.
C. Metamorphosis: amphibians go through a metamorphosis from a tadpole or larval stage with gills to an air-breathing adult stage. Reptiles do not go through metamorphosis. When the young are born or hatched, they look like miniature adults.
Use the outline above to write a five- or six-sentence introduction. Be sure to include a hook in the introduction.
Reptiles and amphibians are two fascinating groups of animals that share some similarities but also exhibit distinct differences. These creatures, both vertebrates, have long captured the curiosity of scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. Picture a snake shedding its skin, a frog leaping after its prey, or a turtle basking under the sun. The world of reptiles and amphibians is diverse and intriguing. In this essay, we will explore the similarities and differences between these two classes of animals. From their physical characteristics and predator-prey relationships to their ectothermic nature, reptiles and amphibians share common traits. However, their unique reproductive strategies, skin types, and developmental processes set them apart. Join us on a journey to discover the captivating world of reptiles and amphibians, where metamorphosis and the habitats in which they thrive await our exploration.
Alicia is writing an informative text on the topic of the Pack Horse Library initiative, a mobile library program created during the Great Depression. Alicia gathered the following facts from her initial research:
During the Great Depression, librarians rode on horseback into the Appalachian region of Kentucky and distributed reading material to the people otherwise isolated from schools and libraries. This program was called the Pack Horse Library initiative.
In 1936, packhorse librarians served 50,000 families and, by 1937, 155 public schools.
During the Great Depression, food, education, and jobs were scarce for people living in the Appalachian region of Kentucky.
In 1930, up to 31 percent of people in eastern Kentucky couldn’t read.
Electricity and highways in Kentucky were not as advanced as those in neighboring states.
Libraries for the Pack Horse program were housed in any facility that was available, from churches to post offices.
Librarians staffed these libraries, giving books to carriers who then rode their horses or mules and brought books to those living in the mountains.
Carriers rode out at least twice a month, with each route covering 100 to 120 miles a week.
Riders used their own horses and mules.
Riders earned $28 a month.
The books and magazines they carried usually came from outside donations.
Roads could be dangerous and impassable.
Health, strength, and reliability of the horses were a problem.
Some mountain families initially resisted the librarians, suspicious of outsiders/intruders.
1. How could Alicia organize these ideas for her report?
2. What headings could she use?
(4 points)
1. Alicia could organize these ideas for her report by grouping them based on related topics or themes. She could start with an introduction that provides an overview of the Pack Horse Library initiative and its purpose. Then, she can discuss the challenges faced during the Great Depression in the Appalachian region and the importance of the program in providing access to reading material. Next, she can delve into the logistics of the initiative, such as the routes, transportation, and facilities used for the libraries. Finally, she can discuss the impact of the program and any resistance it faced from the local communities.
2. Possible headings for Alicia's report:
- Introduction: The Pack Horse Library initiative during the Great Depression
- Challenges in the Appalachian region during the Great Depression
- The purpose and importance of the Pack Horse Library initiative
- Logistics of the packhorse libraries: routes, transportation, and facilities
- Impact and resistance of the Pack Horse Library initiative
can u shorten that
1. Alicia can organize these ideas by:
- Introduction: Pack Horse Library initiative during the Great Depression
- Challenges in the Appalachian region
- Purpose and importance of the initiative
- Logistics of packhorse libraries
- Impact and resistance
2. Possible headings:
- Introduction
- Challenges
- Purpose and Importance
- Logistics
- Impact and Resistance
Write a paragraph of 3 sentences that uses transitions to show a cause and effect relationship between ideas.(4 points)
Due to the heavy rainfall, the streets were flooded, causing traffic congestion and delays. As a result, many people were late for work and appointments. The excessive precipitation had a direct impact on the transportation system, leading to disruptions and inconvenience for commuters.
Dear Hiring Guy,
I saw your job on the Internet, and I'd like to apply. I'd make a great summer custodian, because I love amusement parks, I don't have school in the summer, and I'm a really fun, happy guy. The job sounds really easy, so I'm sure I'll be fine. Besides, I'd like to earn some money to save up for a new game system. Let me know when you're ready for me to start work. I've included my resume with this email.
Sincerely,
Kurt Gardener
In 3 sentences, rewrite Kurt's cover letter so that it uses formal language appropriate to the situation.
(4 points)
Dear Hiring Manager,
I recently came across your job posting online and I am writing to express my interest in the position of summer custodian. I believe I would be well-suited for the role given my enthusiasm for amusement parks, availability during the summer months, and my strong work ethic. In addition, I am eager to gain valuable work experience and save up funds for a personal investment. Please find my attached resume for your review and consideration.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Kurt Gardener