Question

Read the paragraphs from a student's draft text.

School gardens have become increasingly popular across the country because they give students hands-on opportunities to learn about science and healthy foods.
__________________________. Teachers often use garden activities to reinforce lessons on plant life cycles, soil nutrients, and sustainability.

Each spring, volunteers at our school help prepare the raised beds for the new planting season. Students plant seeds, label rows, and create journals to track growth.
__________________________. Last year, our school garden produced nearly 200 pounds of vegetables, many of which were donated to the community center.


Which TWO sentences should be added to the student's draft to develop the topic and engage the reader?

School gardens were first introduced in the United States during the early 1900s.

Students at many schools are also encouraged to design posters and logos for garden-themed clubs.

Studies show that students who participate in school garden programs are more likely to try new vegetables.

Some vegetables grow better in cooler temperatures, while others thrive in warm soil.

Experienced gardeners teach students how to safely use tools and identify pests that damage plants.
Question 8.b
Part B.

Read the paragraph from a student's research report on composting.

1Composting is a simple way to reduce waste by turning food scraps and yard materials into nutrient-rich soil. 2Many schools have adopted composting programs to support environmental education. 3Some students said the process “smelled pretty bad,” but they admitted that the compost helped their gardens grow faster. 4During classroom demonstrations, teachers often show how worms, heat, and moisture work together to break down materials.​​​​​​​ 5When students saw the finished compost, several commented that it made the soil “look way better.”​​​​​​​

Which edit should be made to maintain the appropriate style for the intended purpose?

Maintain formal style by changing “pretty bad” to “noticeably unpleasant” in sentence 3.

Maintain informal style by changing “simple way” to “easy way” in sentence 1.

Maintain informal style by changing “work together” to “team up” in sentence 4.

Maintain formal style by changing “look way better” to “appear significantly improved” in sentence 5.

Answer 1

Part A — Add these two sentences:
- Studies show that students who participate in school garden programs are more likely to try new vegetables.
- Experienced gardeners teach students how to safely use tools and identify pests that damage plants.

Part B — Edit to make:
- Maintain formal style by changing “look way better” to “appear significantly improved” in sentence 5.