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Worksheet time: 34mins
The discovery of a wild coyote in late 1997 in the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in downtown Seattle should come as a wake-up call. The United States has a serious coyote problem! From their traditional enclaves in the western desert, these opportunistic canines have now invaded the entire continental United States. They have taken over parks, farms, vacant lots, and now perhaps the downtown areas of major cities. Homeowners report losing cats and dogs to the beasts, and young children are under attack. Enough is enough. Since humans are the only natural enemy of coyotes, we demand that state and federal agencies institute coyote trapping programs. That is the only way to decrease the number of coyotes to a manageable level.
What is the author's point of view?
The author loves coyotes and thinks everyone should adopt one.
The author feels coyotes are dangerous
The author feels that humans are the problem
The author is neutral
Which of these is NOT a type of nonfiction writing?
history
autobiography
novel
essay
In which kind of writing does the writer stick to the facts and present information about a topic. The writer does NOT reveal personal feelings or opinions about the topic.
objective writing
subjective writing
The main idea of an informational text, like the theme of a fictional story, should be written as . . .
seldom as possible
a word or two
a sentence
a paragraph
a picture because it says a thousand words
Which is NOT a reason that a writer would choose to write? (The author's purpose)
to inform or explain
to entertain or persuade
to reveal a truth or share an experience
to bore and make weary
China and India are two highly-populated, large nations in Asia. The total area of China is 9.60 million square km, while that of India is 3.29 square km. Their populations are similar; there are 1.3 billion people living in China and 1.1 billion in India. The life expectancy in China (74 years of age) is higher than that of India (64 years of age). People living in China tend to be better off financially as well. About 10% of Chinese citizens live in poverty, compared to 25% of Indians.
What is the organizational pattern?
description
compare & contrast
order & sequence
problem & solution
The first step to building a tree house is choosing a location. Look for a group of trees to use as a foundation so several trees will share the weight of the house. Begin by building a deck that will connect the perimeter of the trees and provide the base for the house.
What is the organizational pattern?
description
compare & contrast
order & sequence
problem & solution
The surface of the Earth is divided into pieces called "tectonic plates." These plates move. When the plates rub against each other, they do not move smoothly. When the plates do not move smoothly, earthquakes result. Some parts of the world get more earthquakes than other parts. The parts of the earth that get most earthquakes are near the edges of these plates.
What is the organizational pattern?
Chronological
Cause and Effect
Problem and Solution
Description/Concept
Some countries, such as Japan, or parts of a country, like California in the United States, have a lot of earthquakes. In these places it is a good practice to build houses and other buildings so they will not collapse when there is an earthquake. This is called seismic design or "earthquake-proofing".
What is the organizational pattern?
Cause and Effect
Problem and Solution
Chronological
Description/Concept
His mother understood then how Tyerell felt just by looking at him. She saw that he wanted to stay in the house forever because of all the memories he had at this old place. They still had to leave, but she wanted to help her son feel better about what was going to happen in a few days.
The author assumes the reader most likely knows-
Tyerell is too sentimental and needs to get over it.
Tyerell and his mom are moving.
Tyerell's mom is making her son upset on purpose.
Tyerell and his mom are going on vacation.
Ethan and Justin are good friends because they have many common interests and hobbies.
What is the cause?
Ethan and Justin are good friends
They have many common interests and hobbies.
There was a car accident on the highway, so we arrived late to school.
What is the cause?
There was a car accident on the highway
so we arrived late to school.
Trinity had cake for dessert because it was her birthday.
What is the effect?
Trinity had cake for dessert
because it was her birthday
What is an effect
An educated guess
The result of
The cause of
The opposite of
