Introduction to Research

Leona plants _____________ in the garden.

• peas

• goldenrod

• sunflowers

• corn

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which family member inspires Leona in regard to her choice of what to plant?

• her husband

• her children

• her father

• her granny

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What frustrates Leona about the neighborhood (and also the new garden)? *Hint: This frustration leads her to make several phone calls.

• the cold temperatures, which are not good for growing anything

• the small number of stores that sell gardening supplies

• the large quantity of trash everywhere

• the constant loud noises, especially fighting

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Leona make certain that her concerns are heard by the Public Health Department?

• She plays a Miles Davis song about neighborhood improvements.

• She hands out flyers to members of the community.

• She takes a megaphone with her and shouts her concerns while standing outside of the building.

• She opens a bag of trash in the waiting room.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Based upon her actions in chapter 5, which of the following words does NOT describe Leona's personality?

• shy

• determined

• clever

• concerned

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What should be included in the body paragraphs?

• Evidence to support the thesis statement and analysis of that evidence
• A summary of the entire essay
• Personal opinions and anecdotes
• Quotes from famous people

What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

• To introduce the main point of a paragraph
• To conclude the paragraph
• To provide evidence to support the argument
• To summarize the main points of the essay

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How long should an introduction be?

• 1-2 paragraphs
• 3-4 paragraphs
• Half a page
• 1 sentence

What is the best way to start an introduction?

• With a hook or attention-grabber
• With a summary of the main points
• With a question
• With a personal anecdote

What should the thesis statement do?

• State the main argument or point of the essay
• Provide examples to support the argument
• Introduce a new topic
• Conclude the essay