1) Which questions help the reader evaluate whether the text structure an author chooses is effective? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

Question

Does the structure include statements that grab the attention of the reader?

Is the structure easy to follow?

Is the reasoning supported by quotations?

Does the structure support a clear introduction of a claim?

Does the conclusion restate the thesis?

2) Use the passage below from “Great Pacific Garbage Patch weighs more than 43,000 cars and is much larger than we thought” to answer the question.
"Great Pacific Garbage Patch"
by Nsikan Akpan

What the scientists did: Plastics tend to break down, due to heat and sunlight exposure, into small particles known as microplastics. In the past, scientists estimated the size of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch by hopping on a boat and trawling the trash with fine nets — nets originally designed for catching plankton.

Running these nets through the patch, which extends from California to Hawaii, was not only laborious, it failed to catch big things like bottles and buoys. Scientists tried counting these larger items by eye, but they could only do so for small sections of the patch. By extrapolating, they could develop a sense of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch size, but their final estimates — especially for large pieces of trash — varied dramatically.

Three years ago, The Ocean Cleanup foundation opted for a more direct approach. The Netherlands-based organization hired 18 ships to trawl at different spots across the whole patch. But they used 652 nets capable of catching microplastics or larger trash.

Which line from the passage demonstrates a cause/effect text structure? (1 point)

“Running these nets through the patch, which extends from California to Hawaii, was not only laborious, it failed to catch big things like bottles and buoys.”

“Plastics tend to break down, due to heat and sunlight exposure, into small particles known as microplastics.”

“The Netherlands-based organization hired 18 ships to trawl at different spots across the whole patch.”

“In the past, scientists estimated the size of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch by hopping on a boat and trawling the trash with fine nets — nets originally designed for catching plankton.”

3) An _____ area text presents a claim that is supported with ___ area and evidence.
Possible Answers

Informative

Explanatory

Reasons

Argumentative

Counterclaims

4) Why do writers include counterclaims in argumentative texts? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

To discourage the reader from drawing conclusions.

To introduce a new thesis statement.

To give greater credibility to their claim.

To demonstrate consideration of both sides of a debate.

To propose a solution to a problem.

5) Determine the correct part of an argumentative sentence (Claim, reason, Evidence, Counterclaim) for each part listed below.

New tablets have access to the internet.

Investing in new tablets reduces funding available to general building maintenance.

Students with interest access have higher test scores.

The school district should provide new tablets to all high school students.

Answer 1

1. The two correct answers that help the reader evaluate whether the text structure an author chooses is effective are:

• Is the structure easy to follow?
• Does the structure support a clear introduction of a claim?

2. The line from the passage that demonstrates a cause/effect text structure is:

“Plastics tend to break down, due to heat and sunlight exposure, into small particles known as microplastics.”

3. An argumentative area text presents a claim that is supported with reasons and evidence.

4. The two correct answers for why writers include counterclaims in argumentative texts are:

• To give greater credibility to their claim.
• To demonstrate consideration of both sides of a debate.

5. The correct parts of an argumentative sentence for each statement listed below are:

• New tablets have access to the internet. (Evidence)
• Investing in new tablets reduces funding available to general building maintenance. (Counterclaim)
• Students with interest access have higher test scores. (Evidence)
• The school district should provide new tablets to all high school students. (Claim)

Answer 2

Answers to questions 1-4 are correct however answer to question 5 is incorrect. The correct answer is:

-The school district should provide new tablets to all high school students. **Claim**
-New tablets have access to the internet. **Reason**
-Students with internet access have higher test scores. **Evidence**
-Investing in new tablets reduces funding available to general building maintenance. **Counterclaim**

Answer 3

Thank you for the clarification! Here’s the corrected breakdown of the parts of the argumentative sentence for question 5:

1. The school district should provide new tablets to all high school students. (Claim)
2. New tablets have access to the internet. (Reason)
3. Students with internet access have higher test scores. (Evidence)
4. Investing in new tablets reduces funding available to general building maintenance. (Counterclaim)

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