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If I were answering the question: "Is Kayla a good student?", which of the following would be an important detail: Kayla enjoys reading, and does her work to her full potential. . The girl walked down the street with her head hanging down; She had just lost her first soccer game. What detail from the text can tell you how the girl was feeling: Her head was hanging down. . The water felt so good on such a hot day! I heard the other children laughing and yelling across the way. The concrete was wet from a group of teenagers splashing each other in the corner. The lifeguard watched closely to keep children from running. This is at a public pool: what detail from the text best proves this: The lifeguard watched closely.... I had finally gotten used to being weightless. It became a comfortable feeling. I especially liked floating by the window to see Earth below. Who am I? : An astronaut. Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on the text, you can infer that: : Sheepdogs are trusted because of their loyalty. . Joseph and Caitlin were choosing players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Robert was left. Caitlin said, "Robert."We can infer that:: Robert was not a very good player.. To improve the quality of instruction, students should be able to grade their teachers. Which is the strongest evidence to support the claim: In one school, almost all teachers reported that they would change their approach if student feedback indicated that it was not working. . What evidence best supports the idea: best friends are always there for you: Jessica always makes sure to help Jennifer and Michelle when they ask for support. . It's a good thing we were all wearing seat belts when the turbulence hit! Based on the text, which of the following most likely happened: A plane had gone through a storm. . Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim: High school students should be required to wear uniforms. : At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendance rates went up, and behavior incidents went down. . They weren't on the hook by the door and they weren't by her purse. Alison checked the pockets of the jacket she'd worn the day before, but they weren't there either. She looked at her watch and realized she would be late for work if she didn't leave soon. What is Alison looking for: Her keys. Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school: Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet. . Tiffany held her breath as her teacher returned the math test the class had taken last week. Tiffany had not studied very hard for the test, and she was worried about her grade. Her teacher handed Tiffany her test. Tiffany groaned and put her head down on her desk. It is likely that:: Tiffany earned a bad grade on the test. . Based on the context clues in the sentence below, ecstatic means:They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling. : Excited. Based on the context clues in the passage below, eliminate means ________________.Please eliminate the blank lines between the pictures. They were not supposed to be there. : delete. Based on context clues in the sentence below, migrate means ______. Many Northern birds migrate for the winter. They return in the spring: Move away. Read the passage below. Which words best help you understand the meaning on the word obedient?The obedient child always followed her mother's requests. That night, she brushed her teeth, folded her clothes, and went to bed before her mother had to come in and remind her. : Followed her mother's requests.. Select the supporting detail that does not fit:My cat is afraid of everything. : He sleeps all day long. . "Of all the chores Michael had around the house, it was his least favorite. Folding the laundry was fine; doing the dishes was alright too. But he could not stand hauling the large bags over to the giant silver canisters. He hated the smell and the possibility of rats. It was disgusting."What chore does Michael hate: Taking out the garbage

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What type of connection is this: I read a story about what life was like before electricity. It reminded me of a time I went camping with my family and we only had the light of our fire to see: Text to Self. What type of connection is this: I read a story about a woman who was afraid of black cats and it made me think about how people do not adopt black cats from animal shelters all over the world because they believe they are bad luck: Text to World. What type of connection is this: I read a book about a girl who worked in a factory in New York. It reminded me of an article that I read in school about child labor laws. : text to text. What kind of connection is this: I read a weather report in the newspaper that said there was a big winter storm coming. It reminded me of a book that I checked out from the library about people trying to survive a blizzard: . What kind of connection is this: I read a magazine about the new airport the city is planning to build. It reminded me of how small many local airports are: text to world. What kind of connection is this: I read a story about a boy who loved to eat cheese for breakfast. It reminded me of the time we ran out of cereal and my mom made me a cheese sandwich for breakfast: text to self. What kind of connection is this: I read a website about the Golden State Warriors. It made me think about how many people try to become professional basketball players but don't make it to the NBA: text to world. What kind of connection is this: I read a book about how grocery stores get their food. It reminded me of the grocery trucks that drive by on the highway every day: text to world. What kind of connection is this: I read a story about a boy who visited a magical land with witches and wizards. It reminded me of the book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: text to text. What kind of connection is this: I read an article about how to catch a football. It reminded me of the time I caught the football during the championship football game and captured the victory for the team: text to self

Cho opened the can an stirred the thick paint.  She dipped her brush into the an and began painting the wood.  She painted the back, sides, and each shelf.  After it was dry, she would put her books on the shelves.What is Cho doing: painting a bookcase. Kyle and Joy wanted to buy their mom a present.  Each one had different ideas about what Mom would like.  Later, Mom entered the kitchen and said, “Oh no!  There is a hole in one of my garden gloves.”  Kyle and Joy grinned at each other.  They would buy Mom new garden gloves.How do Kyle and Joy solve their problem: they listen to what mom says. Mary watched the penguins slide across the Antarctic ice.  She laughed as two of the birds dove into the cold water.  Her amusement took her back to when she was five years old laughing at penguins in the zoo.  Back then, Mary had no idea she would someday be observing penguins in their natural environment.  She turned her attention to writing observation notes in her research journal.What is an example of flashback in this story: Mary remembers being five years old.. Rafael is doing research for a school report.  He is looking for information about the ancient Mayan people.Which choice is a trusted source for the information needed: A magazine article called “Empires of the Past:  the Mayans”. Kayo’s mom wants to get ready to run in a marathon.  To help, Kayo looked for information on how to train safely.  She found three different sources with the same title, “Training for a Marathon.”Which would probably be the most reliable: an article in a respected fitness magazine. Phil first read all of the facts about each model plane in the show.  Then he looked for the model of the Voyager.  It was the first plane to fly around the world without stopping.  Phil was eager to examine the model.Who is telling this story: someone not in the story. Summers are warmer than winters in the Northern Hemisphere because of the angle of the sunlight.  The Earth tilts on an axis, and the Earth’s Northern Hemisphere leans toward the Sun in the summer.  This makes summer sunlight hit the Northern Hemisphere more directly than winter sunlight.  The Earth’s atmosphere interferes less with this direct summer sunlight, so the Sun’s energy doesn’t scatter.  That energy concentrates on one location throughout a long summer day, making the temperature rise.What makes summers warmer than winters in the Northern Hemisphere: The Northern Hemisphere tilts toward the Sun in the Summer.. Angie dragged the canoe onto the gravel shore of the island and helped her granddaughter disembark.Angie’s own grandmother had first taken Angie to stay at the cottage here decades ago.  The two had spent flawless days, picnicking and exploring the forested areas.  Angie’s grandmother had identified every wildflower, and with her coaching, Angie had memorized their names too.Now, I’m holding her granddaughter’s small hand in her own, Angie pointed out a particularly beautiful orchid.  “This is called a pink lady’s slipper,” Angie told her.What is the effect of the flashback in this passage: It adds emotional depth to Angie’s interactions with her granddaughter.. If you hope to compete in the City Summer Games, review the entry requirements.  Start by visiting the organization’s website.  Scan the list of events and locate the one in which you excel.  Read the basic guidelines, particularly the minimum age requirements.  Next, follow the link to the rules about required achievement levels and read them carefully.  If you qualify, complete the registration form and submit it electronically.Why is the information on age restrictions presented before the information on minimum achievement levels: Participants must meet minimum age requirements to proceed.

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When it comes to writing, define "audience": the readers for whom the text is written . What is the definition of author's purpose? : the reason the text is written. Who is the most likely audience when writing a movie review: People interested in watching the movie. Which is NOT one of the 3 main author's purposes: To mock. Which of these text's has the primary author's purpose of "to persuade": A commercial for the new IPhone. What is a text structure: The way an author organizes information. Which text structure would you use to explain the history of the IPhone: sequence. Which text structure would you use to explain why Android is better than IPhone: . What is a text feature: The things an author adds to a text for emphasis or extra information. Which of these is NOT an example of a text feature: paragraphs

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Lake Baikal in central Asia is the deepest lake in the world. In places, it is 1.5 kilometers deep. The lake contains about one sixth of the world's fresh water supply. It contains over 1200 species of animals and 500 species of plants. Many of these plants and animals are not to be found anywhere else on earth. The name Baikal comes from the Mongolian word that means 'nature'.What could we infer about Lake Baikal? : Lake Baikal is very unique. . Lake Baikal in central Asia is the deepest lake in the world. In places, it is 1.5 kilometers deep. The lake contains about one sixth of the world's fresh water supply. It contains over 1200 species of animals and 500 species of plants. Many of these plants and animals are not to be found anywhere else on earth. The name Baikal comes from the Mongolian word that means 'nature'.Which sentence from this article best supports the idea that Lake Baikal is very unique? : Many of these plants and animals are not to be found anywhere else on earth. . Ice floats on water because it is not quite as heavy as water is. The chemical formula for water is H2O. If ice were heavier than water, then lakes and other bodies of water would freeze from the bottom up during the winter. Fish would then be stuck at the surface and eventually die.What can the reader infer from this passage? : When bodies of water freeze, the ice is on top, and fish are still able to swim in the water at the bottom. .  Bats are able to maneuver in the dark even if they are blindfolded. However, if their ears are taped shut they cannot find their way. Bats emit very high pitched sound waves through their nostrils. The reflection of these sound waves reaching their sensitive ears enables bats to avoid obstacles. In this way they can capture even very tiny insects. Many bats prefer to eat fruit than insects.Which sentence from the article shows that bats rely on their hearing to navigate: The reflection of these sound waves reaching their sensitive ears enables bats to avoid obstacles. . Bats are able to maneuver in the dark even if they are blindfolded. However, if their ears are taped shut they cannot find their way. Bats emit very high pitched sound waves through their nostrils. The reflection of these sound waves reaching their sensitive ears enables bats to avoid obstacles. In this way they can capture even very tiny insects. Many bats prefer to eat fruit than insects.The reader can infer..: Bats have good hearing.