The two correct answers that help the reader evaluate whether the text structure an author chooses is effective are:
- Does the structure support a clear introduction of a claim?
- Is the structure easy to follow?
Which questions help the reader evaluate whether the text structure an author chooses is effective? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
Is the reasoning supported by quotations?
Is the reasoning supported by quotations?
Does the structure include statements that grab the attention of the reader?
Does the structure include statements that grab the attention of the reader?
Does the structure support a clear introduction of a claim?
Does the structure support a clear introduction of a claim?
Does the conclusion restate the thesis?
Does the conclusion restate the thesis?
Is the structure easy to follow?
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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)
Responses
“The Netherlands-based organization hired 18 ships to trawl at different spots across the whole patch.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
Which line from the passage demonstrates a cause/effect text structure?
(1 point)
Responses
“The Netherlands-based organization hired 18 ships to trawl at different spots across the whole patch.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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 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.”
This line shows the cause (heat and sunlight exposure) and its effect (the breakdown of plastics into microplastics).
Drag and drop the words into the correct locations.(1 point)
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An Response area text presents a claim that is supported with Response area and evidence.
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An Response area text presents a claim that is supported with Response area and evidence.
It looks like you're looking to fill in the blanks for a specific type of text structure. Based on your description, the appropriate responses would be:
An argumentative text presents a claim that is supported with reasoning and evidence.
So you would place "argumentative" in the first response area and "reasoning" in the second response area.
Why do writers include counterclaims in argumentative texts? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
To propose a solution to a problem.
To propose a solution to a problem.
To demonstrate consideration of both sides of a debate.
To demonstrate consideration of both sides of a debate.
To discourage the reader from drawing conclusions.
To discourage the reader from drawing conclusions.
To introduce a new thesis statement.
To introduce a new thesis statement.
To give greater credibility to their claim.
Responses
To propose a solution to a problem.
To propose a solution to a problem.
To demonstrate consideration of both sides of a debate.
To demonstrate consideration of both sides of a debate.
To discourage the reader from drawing conclusions.
To discourage the reader from drawing conclusions.
To introduce a new thesis statement.
To introduce a new thesis statement.
To give greater credibility to their claim.
The two correct answers for why writers include counterclaims in argumentative texts are:
- To demonstrate consideration of both sides of a debate.
- To give greater credibility to their claim.
Drag each item to the correct location to determine its part of an argumentative text.(1 point)
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claim reason evidence counterclaim
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claim reason evidence counterclaim
Here’s how the items can be categorized as parts of an argumentative text:
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Claim - This is the main argument or position the writer is taking.
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Reason - This explains why the claim is valid and provides the rationale behind the argument.
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Evidence - This supports the claim and reasons with data, facts, examples, or expert opinions.
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Counterclaim - This presents an opposing viewpoint or argument to acknowledge other perspectives in the debate.
You would drag each term to the defined categories based on these definitions.