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)
In the provided excerpt, the author develops the key concept specifically through definition and explanation. The key concept presented is "good sleep hygiene," which the author defines as "the behaviors that promote good sleep." Following the definition, the author connects this concept directly to the benefit it provides, which is ensuring that "middle schoolers get enough sleep." The explanation therefore lays out both what the concept entails and its positive outcome for the target group (middle schoolers), thus achieving development of the key concept in a concise manner.
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 giving an example by giving an example by defining an important term by defining an important term by comparing important ideas by comparing important ideas by describing specific steps to solve a problem by describing specific steps to solve a problem
In the given excerpt, the author develops the key concept:
- by defining an important term
Analyze Informational Text Unit Test 2 of 152 of 15 Items Question 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 show the ineffectiveness of summer reading programs in schools to show the ineffectiveness of summer reading programs in schools to show the benefits of summer reading programs in schools to show the benefits of summer reading programs in schools to outline the components of a strong summer reading program to outline the components of a strong summer reading program to explain how children should spend their summers
The author's purpose in the provided paragraph is:
- to show the benefits of summer reading programs in schools
The paragraph discusses the issue of summer learning loss and proposes the implementation of summer reading programs as a solution to help prevent this decline in academic achievement. The author argues that these programs can create lifelong readers, maintain literacy skills during the summer, and appeal to a wide range of students, including those who may be reluctant readers.
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
This sentence directly addresses and counters the argument mentioned in sentence 3 about the potential increased use of paper bags as a result of banning plastic bags. The author rebuts this by stating that paper bags can be recycled more effectively than plastic bags, thus diminishing the concern over creating a different environmental problem.
A student wants to teach a friend how to sew. Which type of medium should the student use?(1 point) Responses text text video video photo photo audio recording
For teaching a hands-on skill like sewing, the most effective medium would likely be:
- video
A video medium is ideal because it allows the student to demonstrate the steps in the sewing process visually and audibly. The friend can see how to hold the needle, create stitches, and handle the fabric, which can be more difficult to grasp through text, photos, or audio alone. Video instruction can provide a comprehensive learning experience similar to an in-person demonstration.
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 text text photo photo map
To help the student recognize the differences between a parrot and a toucan, the most suitable medium would be:
- photo
Photos would provide visual evidence of the physical distinctions between the two birds, such as their size, beak shape, color patterns, and other unique features. Visual comparison is critical in identifying and understanding the differences between various species of birds. Audio recordings would not be as helpful because they could only offer sounds, and texts would lack the immediate visual impact, though they could provide descriptive information. A map would not be relevant for this purpose unless it is to show different geographic distributions of the two birds, which is not the focus of this identification challenge.
Which statement could be used as a claim that argues against school uniforms?(1 point) Responses School uniforms might go on sale. School uniforms might go on sale. School uniforms require cooperation from students. School uniforms require cooperation from students. School uniforms limit the individuality of students. School uniforms limit the individuality of students. School uniforms can be personalized.
The statement that could be used as a claim arguing against school uniforms is:
- School uniforms limit the individuality of students.
Which piece of evidence could persuade a reader to support a claim that middle-school students should be required to wear uniforms?(1 point) Responses Compared to the cost of regular clothes, the cost of uniforms is often quite less. Compared to the cost of regular clothes, the cost of uniforms is often quite less. In a school district that recently made school uniforms a requirement, attendance rates and grades have increased. In a school district that recently made school uniforms a requirement, attendance rates and grades have increased. School uniforms can be ordered online, which is much easier than going to a store. School uniforms can be ordered online, which is much easier than going to a store. When everyone looks the same in their uniforms, students begin to lose their uniqueness. When everyone looks the same in their uniforms, students begin to lose their uniqueness.
The piece of evidence that could persuade a reader to support a claim that middle-school students should be required to wear uniforms is:
- In a school district that recently made school uniforms a requirement, attendance rates and grades have increased.
This evidence suggests a positive outcome associated with the adoption of school uniforms, which could be a persuasive point for those arguing in favor of their requirement.
Which would be a sound argument for the proposition that a community should sponsor a riverfront clean-up day?(1 point) Responses A clean-up day would bring the community together on a project to reduce pollution and beautify the parks. A clean-up day would bring the community together on a project to reduce pollution and beautify the parks. Many people in our community enjoy walking by the riverfront. Many people in our community enjoy walking by the riverfront. Students need more community service hours for graduation, and a clean-up day is a fun option. Students need more community service hours for graduation, and a clean-up day is a fun option. The Ohio River is nearly 1,000 miles long from end to end, and that's more than one-third of the length of the Mississippi Rive
A sound argument for the proposition that a community should sponsor a riverfront clean-up day is:
- A clean-up day would bring the community together on a project to reduce pollution and beautify the parks.
This argument highlights the environmental and social benefits of hosting a clean-up day, including community engagement, environmental conservation, and aesthetic improvements to common areas like parks.
Use the paragraph to answer the question. Go-well Vitamins are made especially for teenagers. They make your skin shiny and clear. Mrs. J. Rice reports that her daughter's skin has improved dramatically, thanks to Go-well Vitamins. "I love what Go-well has done for me," Lily Rice confirms. Go-well is making teens happy throughout the Midwest. Bottles are flying off the shelves. Why is the claim about the vitamins unsupported by sufficient evidence? (1 point) Responses The passage includes references to emotions. The passage includes references to emotions. The passage includes references to scientific research. The passage includes references to scientific research. The passage uses a figure of speech in the last line. The passage uses a figure of speech in the last line. The passage centers on a personal testimonial.
The reason the claim about the vitamins is unsupported by sufficient evidence is:
- The passage centers on a personal testimonial.
Personal testimonials, such as the report from Mrs. J. Rice and her daughter Lily Rice, are anecdotal and not a substitute for scientific evidence or research. Testimonials can be biased and do not necessarily represent the experience of the wider population. To support the claim adequately, the passage would need to reference clinical studies, statistical data, or wider empirical evidence.
Use the information from the two sources to answer the question. Source 1: Requiring school districts to recycle will reduce the emissions of greenhouses gases that damage the environment. School districts have many people in them and dispose of large amounts of waste. Their participation is necessary if recycling is going to have an impact on the environment. Source 2: Outside recycling programs can be expensive for schools that need to use their district's money for educational programs and resources. While recycling is important for protecting our planet, getting all students to follow a specific program is not easy and can cause programs to be ineffective. On which fact do the two sources disagree? (1 point) Responses Successful recycling programs require the participation of many people. Successful recycling programs require the participation of many people. Recycling programs in schools damage the environment. Recycling programs in schools damage the environment. There is a need to protect the environment with recycling. There is a need to protect the environment with recycling. There are too many people in a school district to follow one plan. There are too many people in a school district to follow one plan. Skip to navigation
None of the provided responses accurately reflect a direct disagreement between the two sources based on the information given in your query. However, based on the context of the sources, here is a more relevant fact on which the two sources seem to have differing views:
- The two sources might disagree on whether the benefits of recycling programs in schools justify the cost and effort required.
Source 1 argues for the necessity of school districts participating in recycling due to their size and the large amount of waste they produce. It implies that despite any challenges or costs, the environmental benefits are important and necessary.
Source 2 points out that recycling programs can be expensive, potentially diverting funds from educational resources, and that ensuring participation from all students can be difficult, suggesting that the cost and practical challenges might make such programs ineffective or less of a priority.
The disagreement, therefore, centers around the feasibility and prioritization of recycling programs in schools when considering both their environmental impact and their practical implementation within the school's budget and student cooperation.