Outliers
According to the text, Which plays a bigger role in a person’s success: innate talent or preparation?
preparation
Using context clues, what do you think "innate" means?
present since birth
Dylan has not used the most effective transition in sentence 6. Which transition should be used in place of "Similar to" in sentence.
Because of- letter C
Who wrote "Outliers"?
Malcom Gladwell
How did the practice habits of the violinists in Ericsson’s study change over time?
The first few years, everyone practiced about the same amount, but as the students got older, the ones who practiced more became much better musicians.
Using context clues, what do you think "assimilate" means?
to take in or understand something
Will wants to provide support to strengthen the third paragraph (sentences 9–12). Which sentence should he add after sentence 12?
The second option- letter B
- In fact, many successful people including authors, artists, actors, and musicians credit libraries with aiding in their achievements.
What part of an argumentative text is it when the author acknowledges a point made by the opposition?
counter argument
According to the text, can there be such thing as "naturals" or people who DON'T need to practice to be a master at something?
Where did you find the evidence to back this idea up?
NO! Paragraph 5, first sentence
Using context clues, what do you think "purposefully" means?
in a way that shows determination
Dylan needs to reorganize the ideas in the letter. Where should he start a new paragraph so that his letter has a concluding paragraph?
After sentence 17- Letter D
According to the text, can you work for 10,000 hours and STILL be inefficient at a skill?
What evidence backs this up?
NO! Paragraph 5, middle sentences
Sentence 3 does not effectively state Dylan’s argument. Which of the following can replace sentence 3 and serve as a more effective thesis statement in the first paragraph (sentences 2–3)?
Answer choice C
How does Harold Schonberg’s argument help prove Gladwell’s theory?
See paragraph 10: Schonberg argues that Mozart “developed late” because his greatest work came after he had been composing for more than twenty years, which supports Gladwell’s 10,000-hour rule of achievement