Lesson 11: Analyzing Text Structures

Lesson 11: Analyzing Text Structures

Open Ended

What is the Function of sentence 4?

Multiple Choice

How does the final sentence build on a key idea mentioned in the first paragraph?

• It suggests there is no point in trying to learn more about the terra-cotta army because it is too big.

• It explains how extensive the site is and suggests that the story of the discovery is not yet complete.

• It reveals how little the government's archaeologists actually know about the terra-cotta army.

• It implies that archaeologists do not plan any further exploration and must rely on existing findings.

Multiple Choice

The account states that "even though some questions about the site's purpose have been answered, many remain." Why does the author include this statement?

• It suggests that we can never know the purpose of Stonehenge.

• It shows that archaeologists are not able to explain the past.

• It explains why people are losing interest in the site.

• It begins the discussion of different ideas about Stonehenge.

Multiple Choice

What does the final paragraph contribute to the account's overall structure?

• It is the second of two possible answers to the question of why Stonehenge was built.

• It summarizes what the secrets of Stonehenge are.

• It raises more questions for readers to consider about the secrets in the stones.

• It explains why some scientists disagree about the origins of Stonehenge.

Open Ended

Explain how the first two paragraphs fit into the account's overall structure. Cite at least two details from the text to support your explanation.