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Use the sentences to complete the activity.

To reach her goal of buying a new bike, Marsha will need to save $10 each week.

To reach her goal of buying a new bike each week, Marsha will need to save $10.

In three to five sentences, explain how the placement of the italicized phrase changes the meaning of the sentence.

(4 points)

Short Answer Rubric (4 points)
Points Awarded Criteria
4
The answer is very clear.

The answer is fully supported by details.

There may be a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.

3
The answer is mostly clear.

The answer is supported by mostly relevant details.

There are a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.

2
The answer is somewhat clear.

Details are weak or not related.

There are some errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.

1
The answer is not clear.

There are few or no supporting details.

There are many errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.

0 The question is not answered.
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Placing the italicized phrase "each week" at the end of the sentence implies that Marsha needs to save $10 every week in order to reach her goal of buying a new bike. On the other hand, placing the same phrase at the beginning of the sentence changes the meaning to show that Marsha's goal is to buy a new bike every week, and in order to do so, she needs to save $10 each week. The placement of the phrase alters the focus of the sentence, either emphasizing the frequency of saving or the frequency of buying a new bike.