Tuesday, January 14, 2025 8th Grade Homework

You are writing a blog post about staying healthy. For your research, you read a long essay but can't figure out the main idea of the text. Which approach is the best way to find the main idea?

• proofread the text

• summarize the text

• look for facts in the text

• read the text aloud

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Your friend has written an academic summary for her English assignment. She is almost done and is happy with the content, but she asks you to proofread her document. What kinds of errors should you look for while proofreading?

• spelling mistakes

• • punctuation and grammatical errors

• • inaccurate textual evidence

• • missing hook and thesis statement

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which two sentences correctly use a dash?

• • Most of the working population today is troubled—by lack of sleep.

• • You need to sleep 6—8 hours daily to maintain a healthy body.

• • The secret to improving your productivity is simple—get a good night's rest.

• • I found something unexpected in my trash can—a litter of raccoons.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

What is the main idea of this text?

The world today is filled with advertisements. We see them on TV, in the newspaper, on the Internet, and in our surroundings. The advertising industry affects the way we look at and judge people around us. Catchy taglines and trendy jingles influence our choices on a daily basis. We constantly change our lifestyles depending on the current trends. We feel compelled to buy products that keep popping up on our screens. We struggle to keep up in a race for getting the newest or most popular product.

• Advertisements have a huge impact on our daily lives.

• Brand names have no assurance of quality.

• Advertisements do not impact personal choice.

• People are judged by the brands they use.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

Which sentence is a good opening topic sentence for the following text?

Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorous. It assists the body by increasing the amount of calcium absorbed from the small intestine. This in turn forms and maintains bones. Vitamin D plays a crucial role in immunity and controlling cell growth. It protects the body like a soldier and helps the body fight infections. It is important that children get adequate amounts of vitamin D to develop healthy teeth and bones. The main source of vitamin D is milk. Vitamin D is also found in herring, salmon, and sardines. Cod liver oil is another source of vitamin D. Our skin also produces vitamin D from sunlight. However, for the skin to absorb vitamin D from sunlight, it needs to be exposed to sunlight. About 15 minutes of exposure twice a week is enough for the skin to produce vitamin D. The skin can be exposed to the sun while taking a walk or playing outside.

• Vitamin D is essential during the early growth and development in children.

• A balanced diet along with regular exercise helps to increase your lifespan.

• Vitamin D is a vital nutrient required for maintaining a strong and healthy body.

• A few minutes of exposure to the early sun helps to improve your overall health.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2