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Primary and Secondary Sources
Authors Claim
Text Structure
Prefix and Context Clues
Author's Purpose
100

What is primary and secondary source?

Primary first hand account written by the person who was there.

Secondary second hand account written by the person who was not there.

100


What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?


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To persuade the reader

To entertain the reader

To tell an interesting story

To give information about a topic


To persuade the reader

100


What is the text structure for the following passage?


"Active students are better learners Recess increases students’ physical activity and improves educational outcomes"


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Chronological

Compare and Contrast

Cause and Effect


cause and effect

100


The parade will commence as soon as it stops raining.


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to end

to command

to cause a delay

to start or begin


to start or begin

100


What is the writer's purpose?


"We're all stars to disappear or die, 

I should learn to look at an empty sky

And feel its total dark sublime, 

Though this might take me a little time."


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Persuade

Inform

Entertain


persuade

200


A television show explaining about Neil Armstrong and  his walk on the moon. The TV show is a


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Primary Source
Secondary Source


secondary sources

200



Which piece of evidence best supports the claim that we should have sports in middle school?


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"In schools that have sports, students attend games after school."

"When schools have sports programs, the school must spend money on coaches and equipment."

"Research shows that school sports increase student interest in school"

"School sports include volleyball, soccer, basketball and tennis."


"Research shows that school sports increase student interest in school"

200


Wild chimpanzees are rapidly disappearing. Some people are trying to solve this problem. Otherwise, chimpanzees may one day exist only in zoos. People are trying to save the rain forests and woodlands where the chimps live from being cut down. It will take many people working together to solve this problem


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Compare/Contrast
Chronological
Problem/Solution
Sequence/Order of Importance


problem and solution

200


Identify the new word formed with the prefix. To teach something before


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preteach

misteach

unteach

reteaxh


preteach

200


What are the three writer's purposes?


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Persuade, Entertain, and Describe

Entertain, Inform, and Describe

Persuade, Inform, and Entertain


Persuade, Inform, and Entertain

300


An autobiography is a


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Primary Source
Secondary Source


Primary source

300


What evidence supports the claim: Students should read outside of school.


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Reading outside of school increases reading comprehension

Reading is a fun habit

Students should have more responsibility

Libraries have different genres of book students will like


Reading outside of school increases reading comprehension

300


Before editing your writing, the first step should be to revise. Begin by reading each paragraph separately, and then find the topic sentence for each one. Next, make sure all the sentences relate to that topic sentence. Finally, look at how the paragraphs work together. Make sure there are transitional words between each paragraph so your writing flows together smoothly.


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chronlogical
descriptive
compare & contrast
problem & solution


chrnological

300


Identify the new word formed with the prefix. To take a test again


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pretest

mistest

untest

retest


retest

300


Rules are very important. They help keep things running smoothly. Rules let you know what you can and cannot do whether you are playing a game or explaining how to act in class. You should follow rules; they help people get along.

What is the author's purpose?


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to entertain with a story about people who follow the rules

to inform about the rules of games

to persuade people to follow the rules

to explain the rules of chess


to persuade people to follow the rules

400


A classmate giving a report about Cleopatra. The classmate giving the report is a


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Primary Source
Secondary Source


secondary source

400


The Warriors are the best NBA team. 


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Claim statement
Reasoning statement
Evidence statement


claim

400


Students who are frequently absent often have lower average grades than those who have good attendance. When they are out of the classroom, students do notget to see a teacher’s lessons. Even if they attend extra help, it’s usually much shorter and less detailed than the actual lesson. In addition, frequently absent students often miss tests or other assignments and don’t always make up the work.


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problem & solution
order & sequence 
compare & contrast
cause & effect


casue and effect

400


David knew that the
advanced studies program
was rigorous. It would require
a great deal of reading and homework. Still, he felt he was up for the challenge. 


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boring
difficult
surprising
shocking


diffcult

400


Joe had been fishing for over two hours without a single bite. Suddenly there was a nibble at the end of his fishing line. He stood up on the boat and leaned out too far. Just then there was a sharp yank on the line. Joe fell overboard and landed head first into the water. Joe and his friends laughed and laughed.


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to Inform

to Entertain

to Persuade


entertain

500


Identify the source type:


Anne Frank's diary describing her life during World War 2.


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PRIMARY

SECONDARY


Primary

500

reasoning

In the United States, December is the greatest month of the year. For example, nine out of ten people get a gift in December. Everyone loves to receive gifts, therefore a month that encourages gift giving a d receiving as much as December must be an incredible month. In addition, December has a joyful and happy spirit.  No matter where a person travels during the month of December they will encounter singing, and smiling faces wishing those around them “Happy Holidays!”, impacting the mood of the entire month. It is clear that December is the greatest month for any American.


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It is clear that December is the greatest month for any American.
For example, nine out of ten people get a gift in December.
Everyone loves to receive gifts, therefore a month that encourages gift giving a d receiving as much as December must be an incredible month


Everyone loves to receive gifts, therefore a month that encourages gift giving a d receiving as much as December must be an incredible month
500


In order to make a good pizza, you have to follow directions. First, you make the dough and roll it out, followed by forming it into a circle. Next add your favorite pizza sauce. The third step is to add lots of gooey cheese followed by your favorite topping. Afterwards, bake it till the bottom is crispy. Finally, dig in and enjoy!


What text structure is this?


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Cause and Effect

Problem and Solution

Description

chrnonlgical


chrnological

500


Which prefix would you put with the base word practice to mean "bad or wrong practice"?


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mal-

counter-

mis-

anti-


mal

500


Volunteering is a very rewarding experience. There are many ways you can volunteer. For example, you can help clean up a playground. Volunteering benefits other people and also will make you feel good about yourself.


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The author's purpose is to convince you to become a volunteer.

The author's purpose is to entertain you with a story about volunteering.

The author's purpose is to explain all the aspects of volunteering.

The author's purpose is to inform you about the opportunities and rewards of volunteering.


The author's purpose is to inform you about the opportunities and rewards of volunteering.