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Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated in the United States and Canada on the fourth Thursday in November. It is a day to give thanks for the blessings of the past year. The history of Thanksgiving goes back to the early 1600s. The first Thanksgiving was celebrated by the Pilgrims in 1621. After a difficult winter, the Pilgrims had a good harvest and celebrated with a three-day feast. Native Americans, including the Wampanoag tribe, were invited to join in the feast. The first Thanksgiving was an important gathering where the two groups could get to know each other. The Thanksgiving tradition continued in the years that followed, but it wasn’t until 1863 that President Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday. In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a bill making Thanksgiving the fourth Thursday in November. Despite its long history, many of the traditions associated with Thanksgiving today, such as the turkey feast and parades, are relatively recent additions. Thanksgiving has remained an important holiday in the United States for centuries and is celebrated by millions of people around the world.

Which text structure does this paragraph demonstrate?

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problem/solution
problem/solution

cause/effect
cause/effect

compare/contrast
compare/contrast

sequence

sequence

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In an increasingly connected world, it is becoming increasingly important for younger kids to have access to cell phones. The younger generations are growing up in a world surrounded by technology, and having a cell phone can open up new opportunities for them. Cell phones can help them stay in touch with family and friends, stay safe, learn new skills, and stay organized.

What is the author's claim in the paragraph above?

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Younger generations are surrounded by technology.
Younger generations are surrounded by technology.

There are good reasons for kids to have phones.
There are good reasons for kids to have phones.

Our world is increasingly connected.
Our world is increasingly connected.

Younger kids need access to cell phones.

There are good reasons for kids to have phones.

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In the modern age, social media has become an integral part of our lives. It has been an incredibly powerful tool for staying connected to loved ones, finding new friends, and even discovering new career opportunities. Social media has allowed us to stay informed about the world around us, and has opened up countless channels of communication. With the right use, social media can also be a great source of entertainment. It provides an easy way to access music, movies, and other forms of media. Additionally, social media has proven to be a great tool for businesses by allowing them to reach a wider audience, advertise their products, and even interact with their customers.

Which statement best summarizes the author's point of view?

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Social media should not be used by younger people.
Social media should not be used by younger people.

Social media can be great for people of all ages.
Social media can be great for people of all ages.

We can use social media positively to impact lots of areas of our lives.
We can use social media positively to impact lots of areas of our lives.

To keep up with technology, everyone should have some sort of social media account.
To keep up with technology, everyone should have some sort of social media account.
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We can use social media positively to impact lots of areas of our lives.

The paragraph does not demonstrate any of the listed text structures. The paragraph provides historical information about Thanksgiving, without presenting a problem, solution, cause, effect, compare, contrast, or a sequence of events.