Comparing Authors Quick Check
Language Arts 8 Q1 / Reading Information Text
Article 1 informs readers about the benefits of hand washing, and Article 2 persuades readers to wash their hands more. Given this information, which method of writing is different between the two articles?(1 point)
Responses
purpose for writing
tone
text organization
topic
What is text organization?(1 point)
Responses
the method an author uses to present information in writing
the reason an author is writing
the attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience
the style in which an author is writing
the reason an author is writing How does text organization help an author achieve the desired purpose? (1 point)
Responses
The text structure allows an author to present information in a way that supports an argument.
The text structure allows an author to avoid conveying a certain tone in the writing.
The text structure allows an author to have a specific point of view.
The text structure allows an author to explain information in a formal way.
what is the answer to all 3 questions
The answer to the first question is text organization.
The answer to the second question is: Text organization refers to the method an author uses to present information in writing.
The answer to the third question is: The text structure allows an author to present information in a way that supports an argument.
Comparing Authors Quick Check:
1) The method of writing that is different between the two articles is the "purpose for writing." Article 1 informs readers about the benefits of hand washing, while Article 2 persuades readers to wash their hands more. Therefore, their purposes for writing are different.
2) Text organization refers to the method an author uses to present information in writing.
3) Text organization helps an author achieve the desired purpose by allowing them to present information in a way that supports their argument.