Revise and Editing
(16) We worked with all of them to organize basin cleanups in order to get rid of the trash.
The meaning of sentence 16 is unclear. What change should Thomas make to improve the clarity of this sentence?
A. Change all of them to our neighbors
B. Change organize to plan
C. Change get rid of to cancel
D. Change the trash to it
A. Change all of them to our neighbor
What is a counterclaim or refute?
A Counterclaim or Refute is an opposing claim.
What is the purpose of text evidence?
To support the main idea, claim, or theme of a text.
What is an inference?
What do you need to support your inference?
AN educated guess and you need text evidence.
What is Author's Purpose?
The reason an author wrote a specific text or the reason they included something in the text.
(6) Walking a dog in the neighborhood is a nightly ritual for many owners. (7) Specially trained service dogs are allowed into stores, hospitals, and some restaurants. (8) There is even parks made especially for dogs.
What change, if any, needs to be made in sentence 8?
A. Change is to are
B. Change made to making
C. Change especially to especialy
D. No change needs to be made in sentence 8.
A. Change is to are
Claim: Schools should have dress codes because they create a sense of community.
What would be the best counterclaim against this?
Dress codes stop students from being independent.
Which sentence below does NOT support the main idea? Explain your reasoning.
“Maria offered to help her mother clean the house. She vacuumed the living room and dusted the furniture. She picked up the toys in the playroom. She ate a ham sandwich for lunch. Then, she mopped the kitchen floor.”
She ate a ham sandwich for lunch.
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was “presentable,” as Alice had often said.
What type of job does Paul do? Provide text evidence to support your inference.
A job that requires him to get dirty. Paul's clothes are muddy everyday.
What is the difference between Author's Purpose and Author's Craft?
Author's Purpose is the reason an author wrote or included something while Author's Craft is the specific style and or features included in their writing and what they use to achieve their purpose.
(36) I saved it, look after it, and to love it.
What is the best way to revise sentence 36?
A. I saved it, looking after it, and I love it.
B. I saved it, to look after it, and love it.
C. I saved it, looking after it, and to love it.
D. I saved it, I look after it, and I love it.
D. I saved it, I look after it, and I love it.
Evidence found about student learning during the summer:
- Standardized scores in math and spelling drop from spring to fall every year for students.
-Students from lower income families that don't read books over the summer, lose up to three months proficiency every summer.
What is a claim that best matches the evidence? Explain your reasoning.
Students should engage in learning over the summer because it will help them make steady growth.
Miya came out of the bathroom with tears in her eyes. She ran down to the cafeteria and asked the staff if they had any rice. Fortunately for Miya, Ms. Lucille did. Ms. Lucille filled a red plastic cup about half way with white rice grains and handed it to Miya. Miya pulled a damp phone from out of her back pocket and pushed it into the dry rice grains inside of the plastic cup. She sincerely thanked Ms. Lucille and then went back to class. She felt relieved, but she was still a little worried.
What text evidence supports the idea that Miya was worried about her phone? Explain your reasoning.
"Miya pulled a damp phone from out of her back pocket and pushed it into the dry rice grains inside of the plastic cup."
"Miya came out of the bathroom with tears in her eyes. "
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was “presentable,” as Alice had often said.
What type of relationship do Paul and Alice have that we can infer form the text? Provide text evidence.
They are husband and wife. She requires Paul to follow a cleaning procedure and she checks that it is done.
It was my aunt’s love that saved me. One evening, as the family gathered for supper, my heart was burning in rage. My aunt motioned for me to sit next to her, and she took my hand in hers. My first impulse was to yank it back, for I was angry with the world, but there was a look of kindness in her eyes that drew me to her. I calmed down, and as we ate and spoke quietly, bitterness left my heart. Peace took hold of me, and I was quite another child by the time the meal was done.
What is the author's purpose for writing this text? Explain and provide text evidence?
To tell a story and provide a message about the lesson her aunt taught her.
(26) Perhaps most fascinating are butterflies whose wing patterns fool predators into seeing an illusion. (27) Some butterflies have spots on their wings that copy the eyes of large birds. (28) When smaller birds see these spots, they may become frightened by the “bird’s eye” and fly away immediately.
Alicia has not used the most effective word in sentence 27. Which of the following should replace the word copy in this sentence?
A prove
B transfer
C invite
D resemble
D. Resemble
Here is the claim: Teenagers who commit crimes should not be sentenced to life in prison.
Which would be the best counterclaim?
A. Teenagers have the ability to grow and change as adults.
B. Because of growing brains, teenagers often make bad decisions and don't understand the consequences of their actions.
C. Serious crimes, such as murder, deserve serious punishments no matter the age of the criminal.
C. Serious crimes, such as murder, deserve serious punishments no matter the age of the criminal.
“Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.”
Which sentence from the text BEST reveals the main idea? Explain your reasoning.
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was “presentable,” as Alice had often said.
What inference can we make about Alice that is supported with text evidence?
Alice is a very clean person with a good deal of control. "after he was “presentable,” as Alice had often said." "Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. "
I remember my first hunting trip with my dad. He taught me to aim and shoot straight. I remember how proud I was when I brought that first rabbit home and the family feasted on my achievement. Today I continue to tramp through the fields or the woods. It brings back such fond memories of those trips with Dad. And I still get a feeling of satisfaction out of being able to bring something home--whether a small rabbit or a graceful deer. Hunting brings me great joy! I wish everyone had an opportunity to experience that feeling of accomplishment.
What is the author's purpose for including the following line in this text?
"Hunting brings me great joy!"
It reveals one of the main benefits of hunting that is not only focused on providing food, but the positive emotions it can bring to you.
(32) In late spring, the sides of the cliffs echo with the music that is the music of tiny tree frogs.
What is the most effective way to revise sentence 32?
A. In late spring the sides of the cliffs echo with the music of tiny tree frogs.
B. In late spring the sides of the cliffs echo with the music of tiny tree frogs, and it is music.
C. In late spring the sides of the cliffs echo with the musical echoes of tiny tree frogs.
D. In late spring the sides of the cliffs echo music, and it is the music of tiny tree frogs.
A. In late spring the sides of the cliffs echo with the music of tiny tree frogs.
Your claim is: In the United States, we still need a post office. Which of the following is NOT a good piece of evidence to support this claim?
A. The post office is needed for the delivery of packages.
B. Nearly 90% of mail is junk mail and throwing it away is bad for the environment.
C. The post office serves Americans throughout the country.
B. Nearly 90% of mail is junk mail and throwing it away is bad for the environment.
I woke with a start, the smell of smoke filling my nose and the piercing beeps of the fire alarm. My sister was pounding on my bedroom door. We ran to wake our parents. The orange light coming from downstairs told us that the fire was in the kitchen. The only way for us to escape was to jump through the upstairs window. There was no time for me to grab my soccer trophies. I locked arms with my sister, and my parents held on to each other. We all jumped into the bushes. As the fire engines approached the house, I realized that we could lose everything we owned. Even though my parents’ faces were filled with worry, I knew that everything was going to be okay because we were safe. All the important things had made it out of the fire just fine.
What piece of text evidence supports the main idea of text? Explain how it relates.
Students should have provided evidence and explained their reasoning.
“Tommy!” Mom called out as she walked in the front door. “Tommy,” she continued shouting, “I sure could use some help with these groceries. There was still no reply. Mom walked into the kitchen to put the grocery bags down on the counter when she noticed shattered glass from the picture window all over the living room floor and a baseball not far from there. “I’m going to kill you, Tommy!” Mom yelled to herself as she realized that Tommy’s shoes were gone.
What can we infer is the reason that Tommy left? Write down evidence.
Because Tommy broke the window with a baseball and is afraid to get in trouble. " noticed shattered glass from the picture window all over the living room floor and a baseball"
The hunting, stalking, and killing of animals has been an American tradition since early man lived here. Today it exists as a sport. There is no longer an excuse or reason for stalking and killing an animal in his or her habitat. However, people continue to hunt animals today, and they feel they have every right to continue to do so. Animals need to be protected from this attack by humans.
What sentence best reveals the author's purpose in writing this paragraph? Explain your reasoning.
"There is no longer an excuse or reason for stalking and killing an animal in his or her habitat."
This writer believes that hunting animals is bad. His writing contains only information to persuade you NOT to hunt.