Author's Purpose Review (7th & 8th Grade)

Are you a teacher? Do you give homework? Have you considered alternatives to nightly homework assignments? Research has shown that nightly homework may not be as effective as once thought. Consider your homework plan, and see if there are ways to lessen the burden of homework while still maintaining.

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Senators agreed today to postpone a vote on a controversial bill that would limit funding for national parks.

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There are a thousand good reasons why you should learn to swim. Learning to swim will help you stay safe around the water for the rest of your life. Visit your local YMCA and register for swimming lessons.

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Robert glared at his teacher and looked back at his test. He could not believe he had lost so much credit for not showing his work. Some of the answers were correct, even without the calculations. He thought he should at least get full credit for those.

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South Central Pennsylvania offers indoor and outdoor activities for the entire family. Visit museums and waterparks. Hike pristine trails. Bicycle through charming Amish settlements. This year, put PA on your vacation to-do list.

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The first thing Lorrie noticed was the silence. When the power went

out, the hum of all the appliances stopped. Then, of course, she noticed how different everything looked in the dim light. The kitchen table was just a shadow in the other room; the windows were like eyes staring into the kitchen. The house even smelled different without electricity because the filters and the air conditioning were no longer working.

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There are many ways to avoid procrastination. One way is to break your work into manageable chunks of time. Begin by making a list of all the tasks you’d like to complete. Set an alarm for 30-45 minutes and begin the first task. When the alarm goes off, take a 10-minute break to stretch, surf the internet, etc.—even if you haven’t finished. Then, go back to work for another 45 minutes. Working in chunks of time helps you put off time-wasting activities to stay focused on achieving a goal.

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Brant couldn’t help but be nervous. The basketball tournament would determine which middle school team would go on to the state championships. He knew he was a strong player, and he believed in his team. Still, he wondered if they really stood a chance against the team from Wilson Middle School.

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What did the duck say when he bought lipstick?

Put it on my bill.

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Sammy was nervous about the audition, but he was excited about the chance to act on stage. When his name was called, he walked confidently to the center of the stage and shaded his eyes to look out into the seats. “Are you there?” he asked. The director replied, “Right here. Please go ahead and read the script.”

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