Use the sentences to complete the activity
Statement 1:
Since more popcorn is sold than any other snack food, it must be America’s favorite!
Statement 2:
Popcorn is America’s favorite snack food.
Statement 3:
Popcorn has been around for over 200 years! It was originally made by Native Americans.
Statement 4:
17 billion quarts of popcorn are sold each year, more than any other snack food.
Statement 5:
Nebraska produces the most popcorn out of any other state
In 3-5 sentences, explain which statement is a claim, which is a reason, and which is evidence, and in which order the statements should appear in the paragraph.
In a paragraph, the statements should appear in the following order:
Statement 3: This statement is a reason as it provides historical information about the origin of popcorn, explaining that it was originally made by Native Americans.
Statement 5: This statement is evidence as it provides a specific fact that supports the claim made in Statement 1. It states that Nebraska produces the most popcorn out of any other state.
Statement 4: This statement is evidence as it provides another specific fact that supports the claim made in Statement 1. It states that 17 billion quarts of popcorn are sold each year, more than any other snack food.
Statement 1: This statement is the claim as it presents the main argument that popcorn must be America's favorite snack food based on the two pieces of evidence provided in Statements 4 and 5.
Statement 2: This statement is not necessary in the paragraph as it does not contribute as a claim, reason, or evidence.
Use the passage to complete the activity:
Do you want to add years to your life and feel better too? Here are a few tips. First, to decrease your chances of a heart attack, eat a handful of nuts each day. Also, to ease the effects of rheumatoid arthritis, be sure to include some citrus, such as orange juice, in your diet. Finally, exercise on a regular basis. Include weight-bearing activities such as walking and jogging. Also, try yoga for flexibility and stress relief.
In 1-2 sentences, identify the author’s purpose and list two reasons to support your answer:
Author's Purpose:
Reason 1:
Reason 2:
Author's Purpose: The author's purpose is to provide tips on how to improve one's health and well-being.
Reason 1: The first reason to support this answer is that the author offers advice on decreasing the chances of a heart attack by consuming nuts, indicating a focus on cardiovascular health.
Reason 2: The second reason is that the author suggests including citrus in the diet to ease the effects of rheumatoid arthritis, demonstrating a concern for addressing specific health conditions.
Use the email below to complete the activity.
Hey miss
Bro, I overslept and missed your class. I need my work now or I’m gonnna git grounded. Get it to me asap. Hit me up,
From Sam
In 3-5 Sentences, rewrite Sam’s email to his teacher so that it uses formal language appropriate to the situation.
(3 points)
Dear Miss [Teacher's Last Name],
I sincerely apologize for my absence in today's class. Unfortunately, I overslept and was unable to make it on time. I am aware that missing the classwork may have consequences, and I kindly request your assistance in obtaining the necessary materials as soon as possible. Please let me know how I can promptly catch up on the missed work.
Thank you for your understanding and consideration.
Best regards,
Sam