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Why does the author include this photograph?

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To ensure the reader knows what a Labrador

Retriever is

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What would be the best heading for this section?

Parker Rogers’ life changed when he was told he

had epilepsy at the age of 9. He was having seizures

on almost a daily basis.

It was so difficult for him because he could no

longer attend school and very seldom saw his friends.

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A Young Boy

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Daily Problems

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No More School

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The Challenge of Epilepsy

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The Challenge of Epilepsy

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Which idea is supported by the timeline? Options: Help can come from unlikely sources. Parker became frustrated with his challenges. Toby was glad to have Parker as a friend. It is difficult to raise money.

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Help can come from unlikely sources.

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The caption under the photograph explains--

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who is in the photograph

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What would be the best heading for this section?

The Human Brain

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A Difficult Health Condition

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Facts About Health

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All About Health

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A Difficult Health Condition

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Why does the author include this graphic?

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To help the reader visualize brain activity

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To learn what the brain does, the reader should refer to the -
Options: paragraph under the graphic, drawing of the brain, caption in the graphic, heading of the text

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paragraph under the graphic

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What would be the best heading for this section? Having a seizure can be a very dangerous event. It’s important to know when you should see a doctor. You should always see a doctor if you’ve had a seizure for the first time. A doctor is also important if you run a fever or the seizure lasts more than a few minutes. Options: Why Doctors Are Helpful, How to Find the Right Doctor, When to Visit the Doctor, Where are Doctors Located?

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When to Visit the Doctor

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What would be the best heading for this section?

Parker’s mom was startled the first time Toby tried to help. Parker was about to have a seizure and Toby started barking and ran to Parker’s mom. Toby was jumping and nipping at her hand. He was trying to tell her about Parker.

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How to Train a Dog to Help

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When Toby Bit a Hand

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A Helpful Mom

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The Dog’s Assistance

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The Dog’s Assistance

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Why does the author include this graphic about Nurse Toby retrieving Parker's seizure medicine? Options: to ensure the reader understands Labradors can retrieve many things, to show another way that Labradors assist humans, To help the reader visualize Toby

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to show another way that Labradors assist humans