SC Ready Writing Review

Christie is writing an opinion essay about whether girls should be allowed to play on the school football team. It is her opinion that girls should be allowed to play on the school football team. Which sentence uses Christie's original words and accurately gives credit to the supporting source?

• In fact, "700 girls are playing high school football in the U.S." (Women's Sports Foundation, 2016)

• Girls are already playing football "and they are not just kickers," says the Women's Sport's Foundation.

• According to the Women's Sports Foundation, over 700 girls are currently active players on U.S. high school football teams.

• The Women's Sports Foundation states, "By the way, more than 700 girls are playing high school football in the U.S. and they are not just kickers."

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CCSS.RI.3.1

I felt tired, and part of me figured I needed to go to sleep. ________, I had an obligation to stay awake.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate transition word or phrase.

• Still

• In addition

• First of all

• Increasingly

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.W.3.1C

Anna and Paul both brought _________ hamsters to class for pet day.

Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence?

• her

• his

• their

• they

You have decided to write about your family camping trip to Nantahala National Forest. You want to share the many activities you enjoyed on this vacation.

Which MOST CLEARLY organizes your story to allow you to share details about the many activities you enjoyed?

• I will start with the moment we arrived and went on a discovery hike. Then I will write about our fishing fun and horse riding. My descriptions of camping in tents will be interesting, but I will save the best part for last, because on the day we left, we went water rafting.

• I will start with the reasons we decided to go to Nantahala National Forest. I will tell about our other choices and explain how much my brother wanted to go fishing. This is why we ended up going to Nantahala. Then I will write about setting up the tent because that really took a long time.

• I will start with the funny story about getting ready for our trip. Then I will describe the places we stopped to get gas. Because it was a long car ride, I will tell about the games we played and the movies we watched on the way. I will end my story with the list of souvenirs we bought at the gift shop.

• I will start by telling about last summer's vacation because it was so miserable. This will help show how different this vacation was and how much fun we had at Nantahala National Forest. Then I will describe each member of my family because they all came on the trip with me. I will explain why Harvey, our dog, had to stay home. We were sure we would not have fun if he stayed in a tent with us.

A Dog is Man's Best Friend

By: Mary O'Dell

"A dog is man's best friend." This popular quote expresses the way many people feel about dogs. Cats, birds, gerbils, and even goldfish can make excellent pets, but the ideal pet to have is a dog.

First of all, dogs are affectionate and fun companions. They will cuddle up to their owners to be petted. These loving animals are always ready for a hug or pat on the head. If they get the chance, some will even give their human friends a sloppy, wet kiss! Most dogs are playful, too. They love to chase sticks and fetch balls. According to the Humane Society, thirty nine percent of U.S. households own at least one dog. So it is no secret that dogs provide hours of enthusiastic entertainment and companionship.

Secondly, many dogs are protective of their owners. In addition to cuddling and fetching, dog lovers appreciate the protective nature of many canines. Many dogs bark to alert owners when someone comes to their home. A dog owner often feels safer just knowing he has a loyal dog willing to protect its family or alert them of danger. If barking becomes a problem, most dogs can be trained to limit annoying yapping.

Lastly, one of the best features of dogs is that they are great exercise partners. Dogs love to go on walks. Responsible pet owners understand that dogs need plenty of exercise. Daily walks can keep dogs happy and healthy. Of course, dog lovers benefit from this fitness plan, too. Having an energetic partner is great motivation to get off the couch and get moving.

What is the best conclusion for the essay?

• Simply stated, dogs are ideal pets. They are loving, fun, protective, and energetic companions. Even though owning and caring for a pet can be a big responsibility, it is worth it.

• Dogs are difficult to care for. They can be costly, loud, and unruly. The best option for a pet is a quiet cat or a small hamster.

• Dogs make people feel safe by barking at intruders. They can also help owners find their homes if they get lost on walks.

• If they get the chance, some will even give their human friends a sloppy, wet kiss! Most dogs are playful, too.

Where should the comma be placed in this sentence?

My brother is attending college in Beloit Wisconsin.

• My brother is attending college, in Beloit Wisconsin.

• My brother, is attending college in Beloit Wisconsin.

• My brother is attending college in Beloit, Wisconsin.

• My, brother, is attending college in Beloit Wisconsin.

Emily was so excited about her schedule for her junior year: math, physical science, health, and english.

Which underlined word in this sentence needs to be capitalized?

• math

• health

• english

• physical science

Between which set of guide words would you find the word flood in the glossary?

After Jasmine told her class about the mouse with two tails, she had to answer a flood of questions from her classmates.

• eerie—fluid

• flange—flogged

• flour—fluke

• flow—flower

What is the superlative form of the word furious?

• furiouser

• furiousest

• more furious

• most furious

Which sentence supports the idea that growing your own food is better for the environment.

• Growing food at home can lower your cost of living.

• Freshly grown food has more nutrients than processed foods.

• Food grown at home cost much less than food that is purchased from a grocery store.

• Home grown food does not have to be shipped in trucks, saving gas and reducing pollution.