Verb Phrases

RI.10.3 & Verb Phrases/Narrative Prompt

Analyze how the author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas or events, including the order in which the points are made, how they are introduced and developed, and the connections that are drawn between them.

Multiple Choice

Exit Ticket: RI.10.3

Directions: Read the text, Nashville Flood and answer the questions that follow.

1. Why does the author order the information in the way it is presented in the passage?

• A. to describe each government agency’s errors

• B. to indicate why residents were put at greater risk

• C. to present similarities between various natural disasters

• D. to connect the impact of the flood with residents’ resilience 

Multiple Choice

2. How does the author introduce the Nashville flood?

• A. by contrasting common attributes of Nashville with an uncommon attribute

• B. by using scientific description of what causes rivers and tributaries to flood

• C. by explaining the lessons taken from the mishandling of the Nashville flood

• D. by detailing the disruption of transportation due to flooded roads and bridges

Multiple Choice

How does the author's use of structure contribute to the development of ideas?

(From Artificial Intelligence)

• A. The author explains various applications of AI before citing potential problems with its implementation.

• B. The author identifies the problem of using AI in financial enterprises before asserting that the problems with its use are minimal.

• C. The author compares the use of AI in educational settings, explaining which would be the most appropriate for students of all ages.

• D. The author describes the origin of the concept of AI and emphasizes how each use of AI today is similar to the way it was originally used.

Multiple Choice

1. How should this sentence be changed to include a verb phrase using the indicated verb

Irene and Ben ___________ us along the parade route. (meet)

• A. Irene and Ben will meet us along the parade route.

• B.  Irene and Ben met us along the parade route.

  
  

• C.  Irene and Ben already met us along the parade route.

  
  

• D. None of the above

Multiple Choice

Closure

How should this sentence be changed to include a verb phrase using the indicated verb?

Charlie______patience from his grandfather. (learn) 

• A. Charlie learned patience from his grandfather.

  
  

• B. Charlie is learning patience from his grandfather.

  
  

• C. Charlie learns patience from his grandfather.

  
  

• D. None of the above

  
  

​Narrative Writing

 You have read the informational text, The Blink of an Eye. Think about a time when relying on your schema led you to misjudge someone or something. Write a brief essay to discuss this experience, what you learned from it, and how you can try to prevent such mistakes in the future. Use details from the text to reflect on your experience.

Schema - they are based on life experiences; they allow us to know what to expect from different people we encounter

Multiple Choice

Exit Ticket

How should this sentence be changed to include a verb phrase using the indicated verb?

Dr. Carmichael fill in the blank___________ a survey on sleep habits. (conduct)

• A. Dr. Carmichael is conducting a survey on sleep habits.

  
  

• B. Dr. Carmichael conducts a survey on sleep habits.

  
  

• C. Dr. Carmichael conducted a survey on sleep habits.

  
  

• D. None of the above