Unit 4 Review

What is a controlling idea in an essay?

• How the author controls the reader

• The main idea the author uses to help set up the paper

• The first sentence of a paper

• The main point the reader is trying to make

Erin wants to add a more effective controlling idea to her paper. Which sentence should replace sentence 4 to serve as a more effective controlling idea?

(1) There are plenty of music artists that have been inspired by other musicians.

(2) There are, however, musical legends that will remain inspirational for years to come. (3) These legends have had the power to influence generations for decades. (4) Musicians like Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Bob Dylan are just the best to listen to.

• Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Bob Dylan are the greatest musicians of all time!

• Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Bob Dylan have had some influence on the music industry.

• The musicians that have had the most influence are Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Bob Dylan.

• Music wouldn't be music without Elvis, The Beatles, and Bob Dylan

Erin wants to replace the word THINGS in her sentence to make it more effective. Which word should she replace THINGS with?

Music can be influential for many different things.

• ways

• reasons

• conditions

• effects

What is the best way to combine sentences 7 and 8?

(7) During the 1960s, The Beatles' music was incredibly popular in the United Kingdom. (8) Their first hit in the United States did, however, make them very popular.

• The Beatles were popular in the UK, they became popular in the US in the 1960s.

• During the 1960s, The Beatles' music was incredibly popular in the UK, and their first hit in the US did, however, make them very, very popular.

• Popular songs during the 1960s were played by the Beatles, who didn't become popular in the US until their first hit.

• During the 1960s, The Beatles had music all over the UK, but their first hit in the United States made them popular immediately.

Erin wants to improve the conclusion of her paper. Which sentence should be added after sentence 24 to make it a more effective conclusion?

(25) Without these legends, music today would simply not be the same. (24) There are musicians that owe a great deal of thanks to Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Bob Dylan, for their impact has changed the music industry forever.

• Thank you Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Bob Dylan. Thank you very much.

• The influence of these musical legends will last for generations to come.

• Try to think about the music industry without these people.

• The impact these musical legends had on the music industry was awesome.

Which statement best expresses a main idea of the article?

• Reading makes dogs happy

• Reading only helps animals

• Humans need animals to read to

• Reading can help both humans and dogs become more happy and confident.

Which line from the text best supports the answer to the main idea?

• "...animals become happier..."

• "Sometimes,

  when people read to dogs, it’s the dogs that benefit."

• "For example,

  the Arizona Animal Welfare League & Society for Prevention of

  Cruelty to Animals is using reading as a tool to help shelter

  animals become happier, more well-adjusted pets."

• "Through the experience of reading, humans and animals are

  helping each other develop the skills they need to take on life’s

  challenges..."

The information in paragraphs 3 and 4 supports the idea that-

• Struggling readers have a difficult time reading books

• Struggling readers often lack confidence

• people don't like to read

• Dogs help readers gain confidence

The author includes the information in paragraph 1 most likely to-

• Show how fun reading to a dog is

• Get more people to adopt

• describe how reading to an animal relieves anxiety

• Describe how easy it is to read to a dog

What is the main idea of paragraph 2?

• To describe where the Reading Buddies Program got started

• To explain why the program was started in the first place

• To explain the program's background and to provide general information about it

• To provide awareness about the program and how people can get help if they are struggling with reading