Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Go-well Vitamins are made especially for teenagers. They make your skin shiny and clear. Mrs. J. Rice reports that her daughter's skin has improved dramatically, thanks to Go-well Vitamins. "I love what Go-well has done for me," Lily Rice confirms. Go-well is making teens happy throughout the Midwest. Bottles are flying off the shelves.
Why is the claim about the vitamins unsupported by sufficient evidence?
(1 point)
Responses
The passage includes references to scientific research.
The passage includes references to scientific research.
The passage uses a figure of speech in the last line.
The passage uses a figure of speech in the last line.
The passage centers on a personal testimonial.
The passage centers on a personal testimonial.
The passage includes references to emotions.
The passage centers on a personal testimonial.
Use the information from the two sources to answer the question.
Source 1: Requiring school districts to recycle will reduce the emissions of greenhouses gases that damage the environment. School districts have many people in them and dispose of large amounts of waste. Their participation is necessary if recycling is going to have an impact on the environment.
Source 2: Outside recycling programs can be expensive for schools that need to use their district's money for educational programs and resources. While recycling is important for protecting our planet, getting all students to follow a specific program is not easy and can cause programs to be ineffective.
On which fact do the two sources disagree?
(1 point)
Responses
Successful recycling programs require the participation of many people.
Successful recycling programs require the participation of many people.
There are too many people in a school district to follow one plan.
There are too many people in a school district to follow one plan.
Recycling programs in schools damage the environment.
Recycling programs in schools damage the environment.
There is a need to protect the environment with recycling.
There is a need to protect the environment with recycling.
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Successful recycling programs require the participation of many people.
Analyze Informational Text Unit Test
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Question
A student is researching "performance enhancement equipment in competitive sports." Which source is most likely to be trustworthy?(1 point)
Responses
a survey of eight professional athletic organizations
a survey of eight professional athletic organizations
the opinions of five baseball coaches
the opinions of five baseball coaches
a survey of six physical education teachers
a survey of six physical education teachers
the opinions of nine basketball players
A survey of eight professional athletic organizations is most likely to be trustworthy.
Use the paragraph to complete the activity.
Forests cover about 31% of the land on Earth. Sadly, that number is decreasing at a rapid rate. Deforestation, which is human-driven and natural loss of trees, is one of the main causes of this depletion. A natural loss of trees might come from a fire, for example, but deforestation done by humans is more common and involves removing trees to make room for something else. This can include clearing land for farming or using the wood from trees for fuel, construction, or manufacturing. Despite these potential economic benefits, deforestation should be stopped because forests are too important for people, animals, and the environment.
Write 3-5 sentences explaining what the key concept of the paragraph is and how the author develops the key concept.
(4 points)
The key concept of the paragraph is the negative impact of deforestation on forests and the environment. The author develops this concept by explaining the causes of deforestation and its consequences. They mention the human-driven aspect of deforestation, such as clearing land for farming or using wood for various purposes. The author also highlights the economic benefits that may be associated with deforestation but argues that these benefits are outweighed by the importance of forests for people, animals, and the environment. Overall, the author presents a persuasive argument against deforestation.
Use the article to complete the activity.
Vote No on the Highway 85 Extension
by Victoria Vail, Tribune staff writer
Next week, the city council will consider a proposal to extend Highway 85 by 10 miles. A small coalition of real estate developers have hurried this proposal forward, hoping to capitalize on state tax breaks and reassuring the city that their intentions are good. In truth, however, the proposed extension would hurt our community. It would be bad for downtown businesses, bad for families, and bad for the environment.
Bad for Downtown Businesses
Developers claim that the land west of town is ripe to be turned into a combined retail/residential area. They say that the extension of Highway 85 would give shoppers access to a greater variety of stores. In truth, though, we already have a great variety of stores downtown—over 200 of them. Many of these businesses have been hurting for several years due to the neglect of the Exit 10 overpass, which has made driving difficult. Extending Highway 85 would give shoppers a reason to avoid downtown altogether—likely dooming many small businesses and leaving buildings vacant. However, the overpass could be repaired at a fraction of the cost of the highway extension. This small investment in city infrastructure would be good for businesses and shoppers alike.
In 1-2 sentences, identify the author's point of view and the author's purpose.
(2 points)
The author's point of view is against the extension of Highway 85 and believes that it would be detrimental to the community. The author's purpose is to persuade readers to vote against the proposal by highlighting the negative impact it would have on downtown businesses, families, and the environment.
Our town should double its fines for speeding. Studies show that higher fines result in less speeding, so increasing the fees should improve safety. There is no reason not to do this. If people can afford to pay a $50 fine, then surely they should be able to pay a $100 fine as well.
How sound is the reasoning given to support the claim “Our town should double its fines for speeding”? Explain your response in 3 to 5 sentences.