Use the excerpt to answer the question.

The author develops the key concept in this sentence by defining an important term. The phrase "good sleep hygiene" is a term that is being explained as behaviors that promote good sleep.

Summer should be a time of heading to the beach with friends and playing capture the flag in the yard until the streetlights come on. However, research suggests that it should also be a time for learning. Summer learning loss, sometimes referred to as the “summer slide,” is a loss of academic achievement students experience during the summer. Schools should implement summer reading programs to help combat this summer setback. Engaging summer reading programs help to foster lifelong readers. Reading over the summer helps children keep their literacy skills up, and with a broader selection of books, the program can pique the interest of reluctant readers.

What is the author's purpose?

(1 point)
Responses

to show the benefits of summer reading programs in schools
to show the benefits of summer reading programs in schools

to outline the components of a strong summer reading program
to outline the components of a strong summer reading program

to explain how children should spend their summers
to explain how children should spend their summers

to show the ineffectiveness of summer reading programs in schools

The author's purpose is to show the benefits of summer reading programs in schools. The passage highlights how these programs can combat summer learning loss and foster lifelong readers.

Use the paragraph to answer the question.

(1) Our town's plastic bag ban is a wise policy. (2) Studies have demonstrated the detrimental effects plastic bags have on the environment. (3) People have argued that banning plastic bags will only result in the increased use of paper bags, simply causing a different environmental problem. (4) However, paper bags can be recycled more effectively than plastic bags. (5) We should all support the new policy on plastic bags.

In which sentence does the author refute an opposing argument?

(1 point)
Responses

sentence 2
sentence 2

sentence 4
sentence 4

sentence 5
sentence 5

sentence 3

The author refutes an opposing argument in sentence 4. In that sentence, the author acknowledges the concern about paper bags causing a different environmental problem but counters it by stating that paper bags can be recycled more effectively than plastic bags.

A student wants to teach a friend how to sew. Which type of medium should the student use?(1 point)
Responses

video
video

photo
photo

audio recording
audio recording

text

The student should use a video as the medium to teach a friend how to sew. A video allows for visual demonstration of the sewing techniques, making it easier for the friend to understand the process.

A student is having a hard time telling the difference between a parrot and a toucan. Which type of medium would help the student recognize the differences?(1 point)
Responses

photo
photo

text
text

map
map

audio recording

A photo would help the student recognize the differences between a parrot and a toucan. Visual images would allow the student to see the distinct features of each bird, making it easier to identify them.