Dog Gazing - 04/29

The author organized the text with subheadings most likely to -

• help the reader follow the progression of ideas

• explain why interacting with dogs makes people feel better

• provide answers to the question presented in the first paragraph

• help the reader make predictions about the information in each paragraph

What is the most likely reason the author included the information in paragraph 2?

• To explain why people believe the common saying is true.

• To prove that both humans and dogs benefit from their relationships.

• To suggest that dogs are more valued in Japan than in other countries.

• To support the examples provided in the first paragraph.

The author wrote this text most likely to -

• detail the process a person goes through when choosing a dog

• describe the causes of increased hormone levels in humans

• provide solutions for enhancing the moods of dogs

• explain reasons why interactions with dogs have positive effects on humans

What are some reasons authors write informational texts?