How can you determine what an author’s point of view is?(1 point)
Responses
Ask yourself, “Where is the author from?”
Ask yourself, “Where is the author from?”
Ask yourself, “What does the author want me to think about this topic?”
Ask yourself, “What does the author want me to think about this topic?”
Ask yourself, “When did the author publish this text?”
Ask yourself, “When did the author publish this text?”
Ask yourself, “Who are the author’s sources?”
Ask yourself, “Who are the author’s sources?”
Item #1
What was the phrase of the week from Livelesson classes this week? (It was given out in parts throughout the classes on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. You need to watch the recordings if you did not attend Livelesson).
(3 points)
Responses
Sleepy Middle Children at Risk.
Sleepy Middle Children at Risk.
Tired Middle Children are Lost.
Tired Middle Children are Lost.
Sleepy Middle Schoolers at Risk.
Sleepy Middle Schoolers at Risk.
Tired Middle Schoolers are Lost.
Tired Middle Schoolers are Lost.
Item #2
In this week's article, the author states that lack of sleep negatively affects . . .
Hint: reread the first sentence in the passage from Lesson #3
(1 point)
Responses
eating habits and school success
eating habits and school success
sleep patterns and relationships
sleep patterns and relationships
physical and mental health
physical and mental health
Item #3
Informative writing is . . .
(1 point)
Responses
words that are specific to one particular subject
words that are specific to one particular subject
visual organization of information to be more easily understood
visual organization of information to be more easily understood
a combination of various means of communication
a combination of various means of communication
a way to examine and share complex ideas clearly and accurately
a way to examine and share complex ideas clearly and accurately
Item #4
What was the author's purpose in writing "Save the Planet: Eat Your Vegetables"?
Hint: Complete the Lesson #1 Nearpod from the week or watch the recording.
(1 point)
Responses
to reduce the ecological footprint humans have on the world
to reduce the ecological footprint humans have on the world
to improve the overall health of the human race
to improve the overall health of the human race
to help farmers increase their profits
to reduce the ecological footprint humans have on the world
Item #5
What was the author's purpose when writing "In Defense of an Omnivorous Diet"?
Hint: Complete the Lesson #1 Nearpod or watch the recording.
(1 point)
Responses
to encourage people to become carnivores
to encourage people to become carnivores
to encourage people to become vegetarians
to encourage people to become vegetarians
to encourage people to save our planet
to encourage people to save our planet
to encourage people to eat a balanced diet
to encourage people to eat a balanced diet
Question 6