Use the excerpt to answer the question.
Good sleep hygiene, the behaviors that promote good sleep, will help ensure that middle schoolers get enough sleep.
How does the author develop the key concept in this sentence?
(1 point)
Responses
by defining an important term
by defining an important term
by describing specific steps to solve a problem
by describing specific steps to solve a problem
by comparing important ideas
by comparing important ideas
by giving an example
The author develops the key concept in this sentence by describing specific steps to solve a problem.
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Summer should be a time of heading to the beach with friends and playing capture the flag in the yard until the streetlights come on. However, research suggests that it should also be a time for learning. Summer learning loss, sometimes referred to as the “summer slide,” is a loss of academic achievement students experience during the summer. Schools should implement summer reading programs to help combat this summer setback. Engaging summer reading programs help to foster lifelong readers. Reading over the summer helps children keep their literacy skills up, and with a broader selection of books, the program can pique the interest of reluctant readers.
What is the author's purpose?
(1 point)
Responses
to outline the components of a strong summer reading program
to outline the components of a strong summer reading program
to show the benefits of summer reading programs in schools
to show the benefits of summer reading programs in schools
to show the ineffectiveness of summer reading programs in schools
to show the ineffectiveness of summer reading programs in schools
to explain how children should spend their summers
The author's purpose is to show the benefits of summer reading programs in schools.
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
(1) Our town's plastic bag ban is a wise policy. (2) Studies have demonstrated the detrimental effects plastic bags have on the environment. (3) People have argued that banning plastic bags will only result in the increased use of paper bags, simply causing a different environmental problem. (4) However, paper bags can be recycled more effectively than plastic bags. (5) We should all support the new policy on plastic bags.
In which sentence does the author refute an opposing argument?
(1 point)
Responses
sentence 2
sentence 2
sentence 5
sentence 5
sentence 4
sentence 4
sentence 3
sentence 3
The author refutes an opposing argument in sentence 4.
A student wants to teach a friend how to sew. Which type of medium should the student use?(1 point)
Responses
text
text
photo
photo
audio recording
audio recording
video
The student should use the medium of video to teach their friend how to sew.
A student is having a hard time telling the difference between a parrot and a toucan. Which type of medium would help the student recognize the differences?(1 point)
Responses
audio recording
audio recording
map
map
text
text
photo