U3 Pt. 2 Analyzing Informational Text (T2)

“The community was devastated when the beloved park was torn down; children wept and neighbors pleaded for its return.” (emotional vocabulary)

“The park was removed due to redevelopment. Residents expressed concern about the change. (neutral vocabulary)

“The data demonstrated a statistically significant p‑value of 0.020.02, indicating rejection of the null hypothesis in favor of the alternative.” (technical terms)

“The test showed results unlikely to be due to chance, so researchers concluded the effect was real.” (ordinary language)

“In 2015 the program started as a pilot. By 2017 enrollment doubled. In 2019 the district expanded it district‑wide.” (chronological)

“Students struggled with late submissions. The school introduced flexible deadlines and a peer‑mentoring program, which reduced late work by half.” (problem–solution)

“Because the river was dammed upstream, sediment flow decreased, causing downstream wetlands to shrink.” (cause-effect)

Statistical: “Survey results showed 78% of teachers reported improved student engagement after the new curriculum was adopted.”

Anecdote: “Ms. Patel noticed her class became more motivated after she introduced project‑based learning.

“The intervention was clearly the best thing we’ve tried — students loved it and scores soared. (subjective)

“Data indicate a 12‑point increase in test scores following the intervention. (objective)

“Dr. Alvarez, an educational psychologist, concluded that spaced practice improves retention.” (Expert testimony)

“I found that spacing out study sessions helped me remember facts for exams.” (Personal experience)