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Who said it best?

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 13mins

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1.

Select the best elaboration sentence.

In this article, "Every Kid Should Play an Instrument! " it states, playing an instrument enhances comprehension skills because students have to understand what to play when they see those notes.

a)

Now I realize playing an instrument enhances comprehension skills.

b)

Now I realize, why I should play an instrument.

c)

Now I realize why playing an instrument will help me with my reading comprehension strategies.

2.

Select the best elaboration sentence.

In this article, "Every Kid Should Play an Instrument! " it states, playing an instrument enhances comprehension skills because students have to understand what to play when they see those notes.

a)

Now I see, that playing a musical instrument may seem like only a talent, but it is closely connected to math and reading.

b)

Now I see why playing an instrument enhances comprehension skills.

c)

Now I know that playing an instrument enhances comprehension skills.

3.

Select the best elaboration sentence.

According to source two, it stats , "Playing an instrument teaches great math skill because students have to count notes and rhythms when read music. "

a)

Even though, in source three, the author shares that students should not be made to do something that is not a part of their normal studies, however, I disagree.

b)

This shows that playing an instrument teaches me math.

c)

Now I realize that playing an instrument can teach me math.

4.

Which one is NOT an elaboration starter? Select ALL that apply.

a)

This makes me think....

b)

The author stated....

c)

In source 3 paragraph 17 states...

d)

This shows...

5.

In which part of the essay do I add elaboration? Select ALL that apply.

a)

Introduction

b)

Body 1

c)

Body 2

d)

Conclusion

6.

Select the best elaboration.

In source two, it says "Kids who play instruments are much more organized."

a)

This means that students who play instruments are much organized.

b)

This means kids who play instruments are organized.

c)

This means that students will be better at balancing their daily chores and school work.

7.

Select the best elaboration.

In source two, it says "Kids who play instruments are much more organized."

a)

This reminds me of twin brothers I knew, one played an instrument and one did not. The one that played the instrument was better at balancing school and home.

b)

This reminds me of the time I had to play an instrument. I was so organized.

c)

This reminds me of Mrs. Rocco her class is organized.

8.

Which is an elaboration starter?

a)

First,

b)

Based on what I read...

c)

This makes sense because...

d)

In conclusion,

9.

Select the best elaboration.

According to source 2 paragraph 11, “The information they gather helps them to develop new medicines and techniques to improve animal health.”

a)

This shows zoos have new medicines that they use ot improve animal health.

b)

This shows that the information the gather they use to improve animals health.

c)

This shows that zoos work hard to keep animals in good condition.

10.

Select the best elaboration:

According to source 2, the rules make kids stop playing when it is too hot out.

a)

This means that kids must listen to parents and coaches when they tell them it is time to stop playing.

b)

This means that the rules make kids stop playing when it is too hot out.

c)

Now I know that kids stop playing because of the heat.

d)

Now I know when it's hot outside I should stop playing.

11.

Elaboration should restate the evidence.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Elaboration is...

a)

the process of selecting and integrating details that support, explain, illustrate, and/or develop ideas.

b)

the process of restating the evidence in your own words.

13.

In an Informational essay, elaboration means to....

a)

restate the prompt in your own words

b)

explain the main idea in depth using key details that also describe or develop the topic.

c)

to tell why you like the topic

14.

In opinion, elaboration means to...

a)

tell if you like the topic.

b)

tell why you dislike the topic.

c)

really dig into the reasons that support your opinion and support your opinion.

d)

tell why you support the author's opinion