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A) Which questions help the reader evaluate whether the text structure an author chooses is effective? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)
Does the conclusion restate the thesis?
Is the reasoning supported by quotations?
Does the structure support a clear introduction of a claim?
Does the structure include statements that grab the attention of the reader?
Is the structure easy to follow?
"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.
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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.
Which line from the passage demonstrates a cause/effect text structure?
(1 point)
“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.”
“The Netherlands-based organization hired 18 ships to trawl at different spots across the whole patch.”
“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.”
An text presents a claim that is supported with and evidence.
A) Drag and drop the words into the correct locations. (1 point)
A) Why do writers include counterclaims in argumentative texts? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)
To give greater credibility to their claim.
To propose a solution to a problem.
To introduce a new thesis statement.
To demonstrate consideration of both sides of a debate.
To discourage the reader from drawing conclusions.
claim reason evidence counterclaim
A) Drag each item to the correct location to determine its part of an argumentative text. (1 point)
 counterclaims  reasons  explanatory  informative  argumentative
 The school district should provide new tablets to all high school students.  Investing in new tablets reduces funding available to general building maintenance.  New tablets have access to the internet.  Students with internet access have higher test scores.

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

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

Question 2: Which line from the passage demonstrates a cause/effect text structure? (1 point)

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

Question 3: An text presents a claim that is supported with evidence. A) Drag and drop the words into the correct locations. (1 point)

  • claim: “The school district should provide new tablets to all high school students.”
  • reason: “New tablets have access to the internet.”
  • evidence: “Students with internet access have higher test scores.”
  • counterclaim: “Investing in new tablets reduces funding available to general building maintenance.”

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

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

Question 5: A) Drag each item to the correct location to determine its part of an argumentative text. (1 point)

  • counterclaims: “Investing in new tablets reduces funding available to general building maintenance.”
  • reasons: “New tablets have access to the internet.”
  • evidence: “Students with internet access have higher test scores.”
  • claim: “The school district should provide new tablets to all high school students.”