Controlling Idea
Wind chimes are not difficult to make, and they can help your porch and yard seem welcoming. Once you hear the sweet, tinkling sounds of your homemade chimes, you will wonder how you ever did without them.
Wind chimes are hung outside, and they generally consist of a “clapper” that swings in the breeze and hits the chimes, and pieces of wood or other material that hang down in a circle around the clapper. These chimes are rung when the wind blows.
Unlike many store-bought ones, homemade wind chimes can be built from natural materials like wood that blend with the outdoor surroundings. Store-bought wind chimes can also be very expensive. Making them yourself is a much cheaper choice.
If you’re not very good at making things, you can always buy a kit online. It will have all the pieces you need to make your chimes, as well as easy, step-by-step instructions to put it together.
Question: The controlling idea of this article answers the question of--
Are wind chimes for me?
Wind chimes are not difficult to make, and they can help your porch and yard seem welcoming. Once you hear the sweet, tinkling sounds of your homemade chimes, you will wonder how you ever did without them.
Wind chimes are hung outside, and they generally consist of a “clapper” that swings in the breeze and hits the chimes, and pieces of wood or other material that hang down in a circle around the clapper. These chimes are rung when the wind blows.
Unlike many store-bought ones, homemade wind chimes can be built from natural materials like wood that blend with the outdoor surroundings. Store-bought wind chimes can also be very expensive. Making them yourself is a much cheaper choice.
If you’re not very good at making things, you can always buy a kit online. It will have all the pieces you need to make your chimes, as well as easy, step-by-step instructions to put it together.
Question: The use of description in the second paragraph lets the author show--
How do wind chimes look and operate?
Wind chimes are not difficult to make, and they can help your porch and yard seem welcoming. Once you hear the sweet, tinkling sounds of your homemade chimes, you will wonder how you ever did without them.
Wind chimes are hung outside, and they generally consist of a “clapper” that swings in the breeze and hits the chimes, and pieces of wood or other material that hang down in a circle around the clapper. These chimes are rung when the wind blows.
Unlike many store-bought ones, homemade wind chimes can be built from natural materials like wood that blend with the outdoor surroundings. Store-bought wind chimes can also be very expensive. Making them yourself is a much cheaper choice.
If you’re not very good at making things, you can always buy a kit online. It will have all the pieces you need to make your chimes, as well as easy, step-by-step instructions to put it together.
Question: In order to offer an option for people who are not good at making things, paragraph 4 uses __________________ text structure.
What is problem and solution?
Allergies to cats can make a person miserable. The effects can range from sneezing and watery eyes to difficulty breathing. Whether your symptoms are mild or serious, there are effective ways to treat such allergies. These range from reducing the time you spend with cats to getting a series of allergy shots.
To begin with, you can limit your time with cats. Try spending 20 minutes with them and not allowing them on your lap. Also, be certain to wash your hands after you have touched a cat. This alone can reduce allergy symptoms.
If these things don't address the issue, you can try getting allergy shots. These can be painful and expensive, though, and they may take a long time to be effective. A better option might be acupuncture! Contrary to popular belief, the needles are not very painful. If you go to a clinic, the process will be reasonably priced, and it should take a much shorter time to be effective than shots.
Question: A controlling idea supported in this article is--
How can I deal with my allergy to cats without avoiding them entirely?
Wind chimes are not difficult to make, and they can help your porch and yard seem welcoming. Once you hear the sweet, tinkling sounds of your homemade chimes, you will wonder how you ever did without them.
Wind chimes are hung outside, and they generally consist of a “clapper” that swings in the breeze and hits the chimes, and pieces of wood or other material that hang down in a circle around the clapper. These chimes are rung when the wind blows.
Unlike many store-bought ones, homemade wind chimes can be built from natural materials like wood that blend with the outdoor surroundings. Store-bought wind chimes can also be very expensive. Making them yourself is a much cheaper choice.
If you’re not very good at making things, you can always buy a kit online. It will have all the pieces you need to make your chimes, as well as easy, step-by-step instructions to put it together.
Question: The compare and contrast structure in paragraph 3 help readers understand the author’s main point.
How are homemade chimes better than store-bought chimes?
Here is an outline of an informational text:
I. Introduction
II. The Mansion
III. Grounds
IV. Tomb and Cemetery
V. Conclusion
Questions: What kind of organizational pattern does the author use?
a. advantages/disadvantages of visiting the Hermitage
b. classification of different types of historic landmarks in Nashville, TN
c. spatial organization describing the different areas that people can visit
d. chronological order of the history of the Hermitage from past to present
What is spatial organization?
When we think of bees, we think of pesky, buzzing insects that sting us and ruin outdoor gatherings. We might wonder: how badly can we possibly need bees? The truth is, bees are an incredibly important part of our ecosystem on earth—no matter how annoying they may be to humans. Unfortunately, bees have been disappearing around the world for some time now, and their mass disappearance continues to present new problems around the planet.
Question: After reading paragraph 1 (above) from a larger text called "Worldwide Loss of Bees A Growing Concern", the thesis statement (or claim) is--
Is the articles claim, "Unfortunately, bees have been disappearing around the world for some time now, and their mass disappearance continues to present new problems around the planet."?
Thesis: The Hermitage is considered to be one of the best preserved homes of an early U.S. president.
Which two pieces of evidence would best support this thesis?
a. a description of other historic landmarks that are close to Nashville, TN
b. a description of buildings on the grounds that were in use in the past
c. information about when Rachel Jackson died and where she was buried on the grounds.
d. details about the original pieces of furniture inside the mansion from when Jackson was still alive
Are there original pieces of furniture left inside the mansion from when Andrew Jackson was alive? What other buildings on the grounds were used in the past?
Question: How might pictures of the mansion and of the grounds be best used in the informational text about visiting the historical landmark, The Hermitage?
a. to replace the text so readers do not have to read the article
b. to distract readers from the information presented in the text
c. to show readers what the mansion and grounds look like
d. to show areas that are off-limits to visitors who come to the Hermitage
What do the mansion and the grounds look like?
Kevin Hackett, the national program leader for the bee and pollination program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), called the massive honeybee disappearance “the biggest general threat to our food supply.”
Question: (1.) The quote above (supports/does not support) the claim that the mass disappearance of bees continues to present new problems around the planet. (2.) It answers the question of:
Supports; What new problems will the disappearance of bees cause around our planet?
Allergies to cats can make a person miserable. The effects can range from sneezing and watery eyes to difficulty breathing. Whether your symptoms are mild or serious, there are effective ways to treat such allergies. These range from reducing the time you spend with cats to getting a series of allergy shots.
To begin with, you can limit your time with cats. Try spending 20 minutes with them and not allowing them on your lap. Also, be certain to wash your hands after you have touched a cat. This alone can reduce allergy symptoms.
If these things don't address the issue, you can try getting allergy shots. These can be painful and expensive, though, and they may take a long time to be effective. A better option might be acupuncture! Contrary to popular belief, the needles are not very painful. If you go to a clinic, the process will be reasonably priced, and it should take a much shorter time to be effective than shots.
Question: Evidence in paragraph 3 supports the idea that there are effective ways to treat cat allergies.
What are allergy shots? Is acupuncture an effective way to treat cat allergies?
Allergies to cats can make a person miserable. The effects can range from sneezing and watery eyes to difficulty breathing. Whether your symptoms are mild or serious, there are effective ways to treat such allergies. These range from reducing the time you spend with cats to getting a series of allergy shots.
To begin with, you can limit your time with cats. Try spending 20 minutes with them and not allowing them on your lap. Also, be certain to wash your hands after you have touched a cat. This alone can reduce allergy symptoms.
If these things don't address the issue, you can try getting allergy shots. These can be painful and expensive, though, and they may take a long time to be effective. A better option might be acupuncture! Contrary to popular belief, the needles are not very painful. If you go to a clinic, the process will be reasonably priced, and it should take a much shorter time to be effective than shots.
Question: A cause and effect structure is used in paragraph 2 to--
a. make a statement about allergies to cats and then support it
b. show simple steps to lessen symptoms of allergies to cats
c. illustrate how the author dealt with being allergic to cats
d. explain why certain people and not others are allergic to cats
What are some simple steps to lessen symptoms of allergies to cats?
TITLE: ABOUT HOMELESSNESS
FIRST PARAGRAPH: Homelessness is an issue that affects people of every age and from every country. If you walk down the street in many big cities in the United States, you might notice people sleeping on the sidewalk or begging for food or money. These individuals are very visible to passersby, and it is difficult to ignore them. But there are also homeless people who do not sleep on the streets. They are not as visible to the public eye, but they are also homeless. These people often spend their nights sleeping in shelters, which provide food, rooms, and often a variety of social services (like daycare). We might not see these people on the streets, but it does not mean that they aren’t suffering.
LAST PARAGRAPH: There are no simple solutions to this major social issue. But homelessness affects too many people around the world to be ignored.
QUESTION: What is the controlling idea of this passage?
What is homelessness and what are solutions for dealing with the issue?
OUTLINE OF ARTICLE:
I. Introduction
II. Why are people homeless?
III. What is the relationship between homelessness and poverty?
IV. Chronic Homelessness
V. Transitional Homelessness
VI. Episodic Homelessness
VII. A report from the National Center on Family Homelessness
VIII. Conclusion
QUESTION: The author included the details in paragraphs 4-6 most likely to answer--
What are the different types of homelessness?
Allergies to cats can make a person miserable. The effects can range from sneezing and watery eyes to difficulty breathing. Whether your symptoms are mild or serious, there are effective ways to treat such allergies. These range from reducing the time you spend with cats to getting a series of allergy shots.
To begin with, you can limit your time with cats. Try spending 20 minutes with them and not allowing them on your lap. Also, be certain to wash your hands after you have touched a cat. This alone can reduce allergy symptoms.
If these things don't address the issue, you can try getting allergy shots. These can be painful and expensive, though, and they may take a long time to be effective. A better option might be acupuncture! Contrary to popular belief, the needles are not very painful. If you go to a clinic, the process will be reasonably priced, and it should take a much shorter time to be effective than shots.
Question: A problem and solution format is used in paragraph 1 to--
a. explain allergies to cats and suggest ways to address them
b. make readers aware that many people have allergies to cats
c. describe some of the current myths about allergies to cats.
d. show readers that even people with allergies can have cats
What are the effects of allergies to cats and how can they be dealt with?