Use the excerpt to answer the question.
Good sleep hygiene, the behaviors that promote good sleep, will help ensure that middle schoolers get enough
sleep.
How does the author develop the key concept in this sentence?
(1 point)
O by comparing important ideas
O by describing specific steps to solve a problem
O by giving an example
O by defining an important term
The author develops the key concept in this sentence by defining an important term, which is "good sleep hygiene."
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Summer should be a time of heading to the beach with friends and playing capture the flag in the yard until the
streetlights come on. However, research suggests that it should also be a time for learning. Summer learning
loss, sometimes referred to as the "summer slide," is a loss of academic achievement students experience
during the summer. Schools should implement summer reading programs to help combat this summer setback. Engaging summer reading programs help to foster lifelong readers. Reading over the summer helps children keep their literacy skills up, and with a broader selection of books, the program can pique the interest
of reluctant readers.
What is the author's purpose?
(1 point)
to show the ineffectiveness of summer reading programs in schools
to show the benefits of summer reading programs in schools
to outline the components of a strong summer reading program
to explain how children should spend their summers
The author's purpose is to show the benefits of summer reading programs in schools.
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
(1) Our town's plastic bag ban is a wise policy. (2) Studies have demonstrated the detrimental effects plastic
bags have on the environment. (3) People have argued that banning plastic bags will only result in the increased
use of paper bags, simply causing a different environmental problem. (4) However, paper bags can be recycled
more effectively than plastic bags. (5) We should all support the new policy on plastic bags.
In which sentence does the author refute an opposing argument?
(1 point)
C
sentence 3
C
C
sentence 4
sentence 5
0
sentence 2
The author refutes an opposing argument in sentence 4.
A student wants to teach a friend how to sew. Which type of medium should the student use? (1 point)
O photo
O
video
O
audio recording
O text
The student should use a video medium to teach their friend how to sew.
A student is having a hard time telling the difference between a parrot and a toucan. Which type of medium
would help the student recognize the differences? (1 point)
O audio recording
O photo
O text
O map
A photo medium would help the student recognize the differences between a parrot and a toucan.
Which statement could be used as a claim that argues against school uniforms? (1 point)
O School uniforms might go on sale.
O School uniforms limit the individuality of students.
O School uniforms require cooperation from students.
O School uniforms can be personalized.