Question

Read this passage from the article "Shedding Light on Ella Baker":

"Give light and people will find the way." Those are the words of Ella Baker. She was an important civil rights leader. She worked with famous people such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and John Lewis. However, many Americans have never heard of her. That's because she stayed out of the spotlight. Baker spent more than 50 years fighting for civil rights. She died in 1986, but her lessons live on.

What text structure(s) is the author using? What clues in the text helped you figure out the answer? Write your answer here. Click SUBMIT when you are done.

Answer 1

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The author is using a combination of descriptive and cause and effect text structures.

The descriptive text structure is evident in the introduction and the first sentence of the passage, where the author describes Ella Baker as an important civil rights leader and mentions her work with famous individuals.

The cause and effect text structure is seen in the second sentence of the passage, where the author explains why many Americans have never heard of Ella Baker - because she stayed out of the spotlight. Additionally, the author goes on to explain how Baker spent more than 50 years fighting for civil rights, and how her lessons continue to be relevant even after her death. This cause and effect structure helps to highlight the impact and significance of Ella Baker's work.

Answer 2

Read each passage. Which one has a problem-solution text structure?

Sleep is important to our health. Doctors say one positive effect of a good night's sleep is having more energy. Another is being able to think more clearly.
Sleep is important to our health. But many people have trouble falling asleep. What can you do? Experts say your sleep environment matters. Your room should be cool, dark, and quiet.
Sleep is important to our health. But what happens when we fall asleep? First, we fall into a light sleep. Next comes deep sleep. Lastly, people enter the REM stage where dreams often occur.

Answer 3

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The second passage, "Sleep is important to our health. But many people have trouble falling asleep. What can you do? Experts say your sleep environment matters. Your room should be cool, dark, and quiet." has a problem-solution text structure.

This is evident as the passage introduces the problem of many people having trouble falling asleep and then provides a solution by stating that experts say the sleep environment matters and offering specific recommendations for creating a conducive sleep environment.

Answer 4

Read this passage about pizza. Then identify the text structure being used.

Some say the best pizza is found in New York City. Others say it's in Chicago. While both places make delicious pizza, there are key differences between them. New York pizza has a thin crust that is soft enough to bend. However, Chicago deep dish pizza has a thick crust and typically requires a knife and fork to eat.

Which is the main text structure in this passage?

cause and effect
compare and contrast
description
sequence

Answer 5

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The main text structure in this passage is compare and contrast.

The passage compares and contrasts New York pizza and Chicago deep dish pizza, highlighting the key differences between them. The author presents the information by discussing the characteristics of each type of pizza, emphasizing the contrasting features of their crusts and the different ways they are typically eaten. This compare and contrast structure helps the reader understand the distinctions and preferences associated with each type of pizza.

Answer 6

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

PART A

Read this passage about cats. Then identify the text structure being used.

Why do cats purr? There are many reasons. Sometimes they purr because they're stressed. Other times it's to get attention. Mama cats purr to help their newborns. Young kittens can't see or hear. But purring releases vibrations. The kittens can feel those. So mama cats purr to lead the kittens to food. The result is that the kittens stay safe until they can feed themselves.

Which is the main text structure in this passage?

cause and effect
compare and contrast
sequence
description
PART B

Which three words or phrases from the text best support your answer to Part A?

kittens
the result
because
there are
so

Answer 7

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PART A:

The main text structure in this passage is cause and effect.

The passage explores the reasons why cats purr and describes the various causes behind it, such as stress, seeking attention, and the maternal instinct. It also explains the specific effects or outcomes of purring, such as helping newborn kittens find food and ensuring their safety until they can feed themselves. This cause and effect structure allows the reader to understand the purpose and significance of purring in different situations.

PART B:

The three words or phrases from the text that best support the answer to Part A are:
1. kittens: The passage discusses how mama cats purr to lead kittens to food and ensure their safety.
2. the result: The phrase "The result is that the kittens stay safe until they can feed themselves" emphasizes the cause and effect relationship between the mama cat purring and the protection and well-being of the kittens.
3. because: This word is used to introduce the cause or reason behind cats purring, indicating the cause and effect relationship being presented in the passage.

Answer 8

Think heroes need superpowers to save the planet? Think again. Many young people are springing into action to solve environmental problems.

Each year, inspirational leaders ages 8 to 16 receive International Young Eco-Hero Awards from the organization Action for Nature. Let's meet a few of these down-to-earth heroes.

Aarushi Wadhwa, United States

American teen Aarushi Wadhwa knew that water is a precious resource. Worldwide, people use more fresh water for irrigation than for any other purpose. A lot of this water is lost to overwatering, evaporation, wind, and runoff.

That's why the young scientist invented a new way to water plants: the Aqua-Pod. It looks like a small sponge but is made of biodegradable materials like banana peels. Tucked into the soil near plants, it delivers water and nutrients directly to the roots.

Ivanna Ortega Serret, Mexico

People and wildlife alike relied on Madín Dam near Ivanna Ortega Serret's home in Mexico. The reservoir was a source of drinking water and a home for fish and waterbirds. Then it became polluted.

The sight broke Serret's heart but not her spirit. Though she was only 12, she lobbied government leaders and organized volunteer clean-up crews. Her tireless efforts have helped the ecosystem begin to recover.

Nithin Parthasarathy, United States

One day at a bagel shop, California high school student Nithin Parthasarathy was troubled to see unsold food tossed into the trash at closing time. First, he knew there were many hungry people. Second, food waste takes up space in landfills and releases the greenhouse gas methane as it breaks down.

Parthasarathy cooked up a plan to collect restaurants' leftover food and deliver it to people in need. His organization has already rescued and redistributed more than $300,000 worth of food, helping his community and the planet.

Lesein Mutunkei, Kenya

Lesein Mutunkei was a teen athlete with lofty goals. In his home country of Kenya, deforestation had caused environmental degradation. So the soccer player pledged to plant trees for every point he scored. Knowing the value of teamwork, he spread the word and enlisted thousands of volunteers. His organization Trees4Goals has so far planted over 1,000 trees.

Like other Eco-Hero Award winners, Mutunkei didn't wait for adults to lead the way. "My message to young people is," he said, "you're never too young to make a difference."

Which of these sentences is most important to include in a summary of this article?

Young people don't need superpowers to make a difference.
A lot of water is lost to overwatering, evaporation, wind, and runoff.
Food waste releases methane gas when it is left in landfills.
More fresh water is used for irrigation than for any other purpose.

Answer 9

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The sentence that is most important to include in a summary of this article is:

Young people don't need superpowers to make a difference.

Answer 10

What cause-and-effect relationship is described in this article?

Tossing away unsold food in California led to more trees being planted.
Deforestation in Kenya led to environmental degradation.
Tossing away unsold food in California led to a decrease in methane.
Deforestation in Kenya led to new sources of drinking water.

Answer 11

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The cause-and-effect relationship described in this article is:

Deforestation in Kenya led to environmental degradation.