Revise/Edit: Unit 2

Darren wants to strengthen the focus of his text. Which of the following is the BEST replacement for sentence 2?

• A. Peanut butter and jelly is a nutritious playtime snack.

• B. Some children prefer to play video games or to read books.

• C. Participating in organized sports is one way to get valuable playtime.

• D. Playing a team sport is more fun than playing alone.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

What transition could be added to the beginning of sentence 6 to improve the connection between sentences 5 and 6?

• A. Therefore

• B. As a matter of fact

• C. Then

• D. After all

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Darren needs to use a more appropriate transition in sentence 9. Which of the following should replace furthermore?

• A. similarly

• B. for example

• C. above all

• D. surprisingly

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

Darren’s text ends abruptly. Which sentence can be added to the end of this paper to close it more effectively?

• A. Kids should be kids.

• B. Pitchers have to communicate with catchers.

• C. Only organized sports can provide these opportunities.

• D. Children who play organized sports benefit in several ways.