"A Place to Play" and "A Place to Learn"

The Greek root in the word aesthetic, meaning "to perceive," helps the reader understand that the word in paragraph 3 means-

• using current methods

• developing buildings and structures

• concerning the study of architecture

• relating to art or beauty

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which sentence best explains the reasons for Nico's suggestion to Mr. Windfield?

• I recommend that the final site be used to construct a new sports stadium.

• New businesses would be attracted to the area surrounding the stadium, resulting in more construction and employment opportunities.

• Though many businesses could flourish at this location, only one would bring the greatest employment, image, and safety benefits to our community.

• A new stadium would be just the ticket.

Nico most likely thinks that after Mr. Windfield reads his letter, he will--

• increase safety standards at the building site

• consider other suggestions for the donated site

• agree to build a stadium at the remaining site

• hire businessmen to make the decision about the site

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

The author supports each of his arguments with--

• logical reasoning that is easy to understand

• tested scientific evidence found to be reliable

• strong opinions based on experiences

• reliable facts that are found in research

Nico's purpose in writing paragraph 1 is to --

• provide evidence to support the claim

• introduce and establish the claim

• classify similar ideas about the claim

• disprove and discredit the claim

Which of Nico's statements is an explain of faulty reasoning?

• I am sure the new post office and business complex will hae positive impacts on our community

• The bottom line is that the addition of a new stadium would surely eliminate unemployment in our city

• A new sports stadium would be constructed using current designs, materials, and aesthetic trends.

• Fans would enjoy the safety of accessibility features, such as ramps and handrails, and the security of surveillance technology

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.8

Which word from paragraph 3 helps the reader understand what infrastructure means

• advances

• computers

• frameworks

• applications

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

The primary method Madeline uses to express her message is to --

• detail the disadvantages of the current library

• explain how a library would improve the cityscape

• emphasize how a library would provide books for citizens

• state the value a library would bring to the community

Read this sentence from paragraph 2

Libraries remain one of the few places where anyone can go to become educated.

This sentence is an example of faulty reasoning because it includes information that is--

• false

• complex

• unusual

• opinionated

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

The author organizes the evidence for the claim in this letter by --

• explaining the causes and effects of each provided reason

• comparing and contrasting a number of supporting reasons

• introducing a problem and suggesting the reasons it should be solved

• developing specific reasons with supporting details