Make people think the opposite thing

Which sentence is the best evidence to support that the previous passage had positive bias?

As long as you aren’t giving too much assistance, helping with homework can be a good thing.

Between after school sports, activities, and family time, students are finding less and less time to complete homework.

Recently, studies show that kids are stressed out when they come home from school and have loads of homework.

Every parent wants to see their child succeed when it comes to school, so why not help your child out?

What sentence best shows the negative bias in the previous passage?

Three words that show that video games can be bad for you.

That’s a lot of money when you think of how many video games you own.

If people are choosing to stay indoors to play video games, they are not getting outdoors and participating in outside activities.

Video games can be addicting, leaving little time to spend with family and friends

What does "objective" mean?

No opinions or reactions, just the facts.

Giving your personal reflections on the topic.

No statistics used to support the idea.

Having plenty of evidence to support your opinion.

You just finished reading a magazine article that included some alarming statistics about pollution and how people are damaging the planet with everyday decisions that they make. The article also includes some suggestions on how you can help improve the Earth's situation for future generations. The author's primary purpose for writing this article is most likely:

to persuade readers to change certain habits that will help the Earth.

to inform readers about pollution.

to inform readers about the Earth.

to persuade readers not to pollute the Earth by littering.

Are you between the ages of 7-12? If so, you should be getting between 10-11 hours of sleep each night. Studies have found that kids who get enough sleep at night are more alert for learning, are less likely to get sick, and simply feel better. So, go to bed early tonight! The author’s primary purpose for the above statements is most likely:

to persuade readers to get the right amount of sleep each night.

to inform readers about the benefits of getting the right amount of sleep each night.

to persuade readers to understand sleep studies.

to explain to readers how to stay healthy by getting enough sleep.

You have just read a chapter in your science book about the benefits of good nutrition. You learned that eating the right foods and the right amounts of food helps people control their weight and reduce their risk of other health problems, like heart disease and diabetes. The author's primary purpose for writing this chapter is most likely:

to give information about good nutrition.

to give information about heart disease and diabetes.

to persuade readers to change their eating habits.

to persuade readers to get tested for health problems.

With each step, Hannah could more strongly detect the scent of fresh paint. Her mother’s hands and voice guided her up the stairs and down the hall. The blindfold was loosened and removed from Hannah’s face. The bedroom she saw in front of her had bright pink walls and crisp white furniture. The curtains were pulled back to allow the warm sunshine to blanket the space. Her newly redecorated room was even better than she dreamt it would be! The author’s primary purpose for the above statements is most likely:

to describe Hannah’s experience seeing her newly decorated room.

to describe Hannah’s experience being blindfolded.

to inform readers what all was done to redecorate Hannah’s room.

to persuade readers to ask their parents to have their room redecorated.

You and your mom have decided to train for your first 5K road race. You google “How to train for your first 5K” and arrive at a website with correct running form and breathing guidelines, nutritional tips, and a complete 9-week training schedule. The author’s primary purpose for making this website is most likely:

to explain to readers how to train properly for your first 5K.

to inform readers about 5K races.

to persuade readers to eat right while training for a 5K.

to persuade readers to try training for a 5K.

GET THE POINT When you’re scribbling a note with a pencil, do you ever wonder what this handy tool is made from? To get right to the point, a pencil is made of a number of materials. The inside is made of graphite that is made stronger with clay. Its wooden outside comes from cedar trees. The yellow paint on the wood is made from minerals, while the metal brand at one end is aluminum. Should you make a mistake while writing, use the eraser. Is main materials are soybean oil and latex. The author’s main purpose for writing this passage is to

Inform readers of what a pencil is made out of.

Inform readers about how clay can be used to write with.

Persuade readers that the best tool to use for writing is a pencil.

Entertain readers with a story about a pencil.

I wonder who invented putting water into plastic bottles? Water bottles are disposable which means that they can be thrown away. Landfills are overflowing with garbage because people are too lazy to fill a reusable cup with water. Recycling has been set up, but many people do not recycle all of the water bottles that they use. The earth is being polluted with all the used water bottles. What is the author's perspective?

People should not drink out of water bottles beacuse they are disposable.

People should drink out of water bottles becuase disposable things are good.

People should never drink water.

"Spring Break is a fun time of year. We gather with our family and eat delicious food. It is usually warm and my cousins and I play tag and swim! I look forward to it every year!" The author's point of view in this passage is ..

positive feeling about spring break

negative feeling about spring break

has no opinion about spring break

doesn't care about spring break

* Expository Essays or Articles * Instructions or Directions * Encyclopedias or Other Reference Texts

EXAMPLES OF TEXTS WITH THE PURPOSE TO INFORM

EXAMPLES OF TEXTS WITH THE PURPOSE TO ENTERTAIN

EXAMPLES OF TEXTS WITH THE PURPOSE TO PERSUADE

EXAMPLES OF TEXTS WITH THE PURPOSE TO PROVE A POINT

The discovery of a wild coyote in late 1997 in the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in downtown Seattle should come as a wake-up call. The United States has a serious coyote problem! From their traditional enclaves in the western desert, these opportunistic canines have now invaded the entire continental United States. They have taken over parks, farms, vacant lots, and now perhaps the downtown areas of major cities. Homeowners report losing cats and dogs to the beasts, and young children are under attack. Enough is enough. Since humans are the only natural enemy of coyotes, we demand that state and federal agencies institute coyote trapping programs. That is the only way to decrease the number of coyotes to a manageable level. WHAT IS THE AUTHOR'S POINT OF VIEW?

The author feels coyotes are dangerous and should be exterminated (eliminated).

The author loves coyotes and thinks everyone should adopt one.

The author feels that humans are the problem, since coyotes are a natural part of creation.

The author is neutral/ Has no opinion

I wonder who made gym class mandatory? It is an excellent idea! It is a needed break from sitting in chairs. In a recent poll (study), gym class was the favorite subject of elementary students. I wish there was gym class more often! What is the author's viewpoint about gym class?

positive, He/She supports there being gym class every day.

negative, He/She is against there being gym class every day.

Many people don't like bees. However, without these helpful insects, we would not have many of our favorite flowers or fruits. When bees drink nectar from flowers, they carry away pollen. Bees leave the pollen on the next plant they visit. This helps create necessary new plants. What is the author's viewpoint about bees?

Positive, He/She believes bees are helpful and important.

Negative, He/She believe bees are a problem.

What is this author's point of view... Are the world's oceans polluted (contaminated)? This is a question many experts have asked. There are signs of pollution in our oceans, such as a large floating body (mass) of plastic and garbage in the Pacific Ocean. There have also been oil (petroleum) spills around the world that have caused harm. However, I don't feel like these issues (problems) have hurt the oceans to the point of worry. Animals and fish are still surviving, and when I go to the beach I don't find myself swimming in plastic.

the oceans are just fine, Pollution is not a big problem yet.

the world's oceans are only half-way polluted

the ocean's creatures are dying because of pollution

the oceans need to be saved immediately

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An educational database

Credible source

Not a credible source

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.8

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An advertisement for Nike shoes claiming that wearing the shoes will make you faster.

Credible source

Not a credible source

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The Museum of Science and Industry's website

Credible source

Not a credible source

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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30 sec • 1 pt

A Wikipedia post with an author that you have looked up and verified, date, and citations/sources listed

Credible source

Not a credible source

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a warning sign that a website might NOT have trustworthy information?

the author is an expert

the information comes from a well-known newspaper

It is not clear who the author is

the information is current

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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30 sec • 1 pt

What source isn't credible?

A webpage with an unidentified author or affiliation

A webpage from a college or university

A government webpage

A peer reviewed article

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CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.8

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30 sec • 1 pt

How can you tell if an author is credible?

They have a college degree.

They publish their credentials (qualifications)

They have their own website.

There is no way to tell this information.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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