The Gratitude Challenge
Simone has included a sentence in the fourth paragraph (sentences 8-11) that repeats information. Which sentence should be removed from this paragraph?
Sentence 9
What is the MOST effective way to revise sentence 2?
Satoshi Tajiri developed the concept for Pokémon during his early years as a video game designer.
How does the first-person point of view affect the passage?
It allows the reader to understand Simone’s thoughts and emotions directly.
What is the correct way to write sentences 3 and 4?
A democracy is a form of government in which the people have a voice in the way the government runs.
"We packed our bags. ______, we got in the car and left."
"Next" or "Then"
What revision, if any, is needed in sentence 13?
No change is needed.
Angela would like to add another detail to support the ideas presented in her second paragraph (sentences 5–8). Which sentence BEST follows and supports the information in sentence 5?
Since he lived in a rural area of Japan, he was surrounded by nature.
Which sentence best supports the idea that Simone begins to change her mindset?
“By the time I got home from school, I had logged 14 items!”
What change is needed in sentence 5?
Change repersent to represent
Complete the sentence with a transition:
_"She plays soccer. ______, she enjoys playing basketball."
"Also" or "In addition"
What is the best summary of the selection?
A. A student becomes frustrated after being injured and struggles with a gratitude assignment that she eventually fails.
B. A girl is devastated by her injury and dislikes her teacher’s assignment, but with time, she begins to appreciate small things in her life.
C. A leadership teacher assigns a gratitude project, and students are required to write ten things every day for a good grade.
D. Simone uses her notebook to record music, friends, and food, which helps her forget about her wrist injury.
B. A girl is devastated by her injury and dislikes her teacher’s assignment, but with time, she begins to appreciate small things in her life.
Angela has used an inappropriate transition at the beginning of sentence 7. Which transition should replace In other words in this sentence?
In fact
How does the first-person point of view affect the passage?
It allows the reader to understand Simone’s thoughts and emotions directly.
What change, if any, is needed in sentence 6?
Change direct to directly
What transition best fits this sentence?
"_____, exercise helps you stay healthy."
"To summarize" or "Overall"
Simone wants to combine the ideas in sentences 24 and 25. In the box provided, write a sentence that combines these ideas in a clear and effective way.
"The more I looked for things to be grateful for, the more my list grew, and I was surprised by how much I had to appreciate."
Which sentence best supports the central idea that Tajiri turned a childhood hobby into a successful career?
A. "Every new insect was a wonderful mystery," says Tajiri.
B. Tajiri used his personal childhood experience as a bug collector.
C. There are more than 150 Pokémon species for people to find and collect.
D. Tajiri concluded that there were not any well-made games.
B. Tajiri used his personal childhood experience as a bug collector.
Read the sentence from paragraph 26.
"The list kept getting longer, and I realized I was having fun."
What does this sentence suggest about Simone’s transformation?
She has started to enjoy looking for things to appreciate.
An author includes strong opinions and emotional language in a speech. What is the likely purpose?
persuade
Choose the best transition for this sentence:
_"Dogs need daily walks. ______, cats are more independent."
"On the other hand" or "However"
What is the best revision to sentence 15 to improve the transition into the paragraph?
(Original: "I was really so sad.")
A. At first, I didn’t think the gratitude journal would help.
B. I wasn’t sure how I would get through the next few days.
C. As I thought about everything I was missing, I felt even worse.
D. I didn’t know what to write, and I felt completely defeated.
The author includes the detail that Tajiri’s friends called him “Dr. Bug” most likely to —
emphasize how passionate Tajiri was about collecting insects as a child
What does the phrase “highly disinterested” in sentence 8 reveal about Simone’s attitude?
She does not believe the challenge will be meaningful.
A poem describes a battlefield using words like “crimson,” “chaos,” and “shattered.” What is the mood?
intense, violent, or tragic
"I forgot my umbrella. ______, I got soaked in the rain."
"As a result" or "So