A)Why are facts important in an explanatory text?(1 point)

Responses

They show the credibility of the reference sources.
They show the credibility of the reference sources.

They determine which details are relevant.
They determine which details are relevant.

They inform the general organization and structure.
They inform the general organization and structure.

They prove the validity of the thesis statement.
They prove the validity of the thesis statement.
Question 2
A)Which statement is a fact?(1 point)
Responses

Technology-literate teachers can help students practice their computer skills.
Technology-literate teachers can help students practice their computer skills.

The number of computers used for classroom instruction nearly tripled between 1995 and 2008.
The number of computers used for classroom instruction nearly tripled between 1995 and 2008.

Classroom technology gives students more independence and opportunity for engagement.
Classroom technology gives students more independence and opportunity for engagement.

Access to better and more reliable internet would reduce the strain on high school students.
Access to better and more reliable internet would reduce the strain on high school students.
Question 3
A)Match each example with the correct type of information.(1 point)
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anecdotal example
concrete detail
statistic
specialized language
Question 4
A)Drag and drop the words into the correct locations.(1 point)
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MLA style and APA style both use in-text citations, and a source list at the end of a piece of writing. In MLA style, this is called a Response areaWorks Cited page; in APA style, this is called a Response area Reference List
Question 5
A)When should writers use citations in their work? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses

When using a direct quote from a source.
When using a direct quote from a source.

When using parentheses in the text.
When using parentheses in the text.

When referencing information that is common knowledge.
When referencing information that is common knowledge.

When paraphrasing someone else's ideas.
When paraphrasing someone else's ideas.

When mentioning another writer's name.

1 answer

Here are the answers based on the questions provided:

Question 1
A) Why are facts important in an explanatory text?
Answer: They prove the validity of the thesis statement.

Question 2
A) Which statement is a fact?
Answer: The number of computers used for classroom instruction nearly tripled between 1995 and 2008.

Question 3
A) Match each example with the correct type of information.

  • anecdotal example: [Insert anecdotal example]
  • concrete detail: [Insert concrete detail]
  • statistic: [Insert statistic]
  • specialized language: [Insert specialized language]

(Note: The specific examples for matching were not provided, so I can't fill in the respective categories without more context.)

Question 4
A) Drag and drop the words into the correct locations.
Answer: In MLA style, this is called a Works Cited page; in APA style, this is called a Reference List.

Question 5
A) When should writers use citations in their work? Select the two correct answers.
Answers:

  • When using a direct quote from a source.
  • When paraphrasing someone else's ideas.

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