Read the claim. Schools should stop doing standardized testing. Read the counterclaim. The Department of Education says that teaching students to do well on standardized tests helps to motivate students and keep them focused on important subjects. Read the rebuttal. On the contrary, being forced to focus on testing stresses students and limits the amount of knowledge they can gain. How can the writer revise the rebuttal to make it stronger?
Read the passage. H. G. Wells was a scientist and a writer. He used his knowledge of science to create realistic works of fiction that fascinated readers. His novel The War of the Worlds gained fame when it was adapted for radio. What is the purpose of this passage?
Which line is written in iambic pentameter?
Read the persuasive conclusion. Gardening can enhance lives and provide nourishment. Time spent outside in a garden boosts the body’s immune system, and a garden’s harvest can be a healthy, cost-saving supplement to any diet. Which sentence best completes this conclusion?
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