Evaluate

What is the main purpose of an argument?

• to entertain

• to inform

• to persuade

Which concluding sentence is the best one?

• All in all, it is important for people to discover their true purpose in life, like Jason is doing in The Lost Hero.

• That's why you should always do your best, like Carter Kane and his sister, Sadie.

• This is how Phoenix shows his bravery and independence after beating the game.

• In life, people should always help those who are struggling.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is wrong with this concluding sentence?

In conclusion, Iris was adventurous in the beginning of the book.

• The trait provided is incorrect; she is not adventurous.

• Lacks tie back to text.

• Lacks a broader or universal insight.

• It is correct as is -- no problems here, folks!

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

The following things are needed in order to form a strong concluding sentence EXCEPT:

• Raises universal insight.

• Evidence: "write the direct quote like this" (#).

• Directly relates to what the topic sentence & rest of paragraph is about.

• Ties the universal insight back to the text.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

When writing a paragraph response, all of the following are true of a strong topic sentence EXCEPT:

• Title and author are included.

• Personal pronouns are avoided, like "you" or "I."

• R of RACER: Restates in one sentence.

  A of RACER: Answers in a second sentence.

• The question is answered specifically in a single sentence, including character names.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Identify the strong topic sentence!

• Roger struggles with doing the right thing in “Thank You M’am” by Langston Hughes because initially he steals to get what he wants even though he knows it’s wrong.

• The main character has a conflict in "Thank You, M'am" and undergoes a change. The change is he becomes trustworthy.

• In “Thank You M’am” by Langston Hughes, the main character changes from the beginning to the end of the story.

• The main character, because of Mrs. Jones' tough love and kindness, is given a chance to prove himself trustworthy, showing the theme that all people deserve a second chance.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Identify the strong topic sentence!

• For example, in one of his shows, Snoop Dogg even sings the ABCs with kindergartners while wearing a suit and tie.

• Snoop Dogg says, "Drink Hater-ade!" in his commercial for a sports drink for haters.

• Snoop Dogg, a popular rapper who also became a game show host and actor, has proven himself to be versatile and multi-talented over the years.

• His recent game show is called Doggy Fizzle Televizzle.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the most effective concluding sentence for a paragraph reviewing HBO's "24/7 Football: Penn State" documentary?

• All in all, Coach Franklin leads by example, and his family-centered approach shows how team motivation is built upon the support, friendship and encouragement of loved ones.

• K.J. Hamler is a talented wide receiver and will most definitely go pro.

• That is why Penn State has such a unique football program.

• In life, you should always look for friends and loved ones to support you so you, too, can be successful.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Evaluate the use of metaphors in the following sentence: 'The world is a stage, and we are merely players.'

• A) It suggests that life is unpredictable.

• B) It implies that life is a performance.

• C) It indicates that life is a game.

• D) It shows that life is a journey.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Evaluate the grammatical correctness of this sentence: 'Neither the teacher nor the students was ready for the exam.'

• A) Correct

• B) Incorrect, it should be 'were' instead of 'was'

• C) Incorrect, it should be 'is' instead of 'was'

• D) Incorrect, it should be 'are' instead of 'was'

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CCSS.L.3.1F