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What is needed for procedural writing?

A
creative or imagined ideas
B
facts about a famous person or event
C
a goal, a process, and support materials
D
characters, pictures, and detailed descriptions
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Nelson is writing a procedural text titled "How to Give a Dog a Bath." Read his list of materials needed to achieve the goal.Materials NeededLarge tubWaterSmall bucketSoapTowel

A
allow the dog to drink water during its bath.
B
help the bather rinse the soap off the dog.
C
transport the soap and towel.
D
make sure the dog gets clean.
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What type of language should be used in a critical analysis essay?

A
formal and informal
B
informal
C
formal
D
familiar
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It is Braden's goal to teach his little brother how to tie his shoes. Braden is creating captioned pictures to support the lesson. In order to achieve his goal, what is the most important thing for Braden to remember as he draws?

A
his brother's shoes have blue laces
B
the steps must be in sequential order
C
learning how to tie shoes can take time
D
a looped shoelace looks like a bunny ear
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In a subject-by-subject comparison essay, a thesis statement must

A
show how the theme is developed in both works.
B
sum up all of the major points.
C
compare and contrast the theme in both works.
D
clearly explain the essay’s topic and viewpoint.
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Read the sentence from a student’s critical analysis essay.In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson talks about independence through his use of big words and fancy argument skills.Which is the best revision to the sentence?

A
Thomas Jefferson put difficult words and strong argumentative abilities to work when he wrote the Declaration of Independence.
B
In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson uses his command of the English language to make a powerful argument for American independence.
C
Thomas Jefferson uses fanciful words and great arguments to make a case for American independence in the Declaration of Independence.
D
In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson talks using sophisticated words to make a good case so that Britain will give Americans their independence.
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Read the procedure for teaching a bird to talk.1. Place the bird's cage in a common area of the home where it will see and hear human interaction often.2. Choose one word or phrase for the bird to learn.3. Repeat the word or phrase around the bird. Use an enthusiastic tone.4. When the bird attempts to mimic your voice, give it a treat.5. Continue repeating the word or phrase until the bird speaks it regularly.

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If Step 1 is not completed, the bird may fly away.
B
If Step 4 is not completed, the bird will be too hungry to practice talking.
C
Step 3 is necessary because the bird has to become familiar with the sounds.
D
Step 5 is necessary because people may not believe the bird can talk if it does not speak regularly.
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Read the excerpt from Rudolfo Anaya’s essay “Take the Tortillas Out of Your Poetry.”Tortillas and poetry. They go hand in hand. Books nourish the spirit, bread nourishes our bodies. Our distinct cultures nourish each one of us, and as we know more and more about the art and literature of the different cultures, we become freer and freer. . . .I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like to sample different ethnic foods, the breads of many many groups; just as many of us enjoy sampling books from different areas of the world. I travel to foreign countries, and I know more about myself as I learn more about my fellow human beings. Censorship imposes itself in my path of knowledge, and that activity can be justified by no one.Which phrase from the excerpt best helps the reader identify the author’s purpose?

A
“I know more about myself as I learn more about my fellow human beings”
B
“I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like to sample different ethnic foods”
C
“many of us enjoy sampling books from different areas of the world”
D
“we know more and more about the art and literature of the different cultures”
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Carl spends his weekends and summer vacations working as a lifeguard at a local community center. Read the assignment his teacher has given him.Prepare a presentation to inform a group of your peers about the experience of becoming a lifeguard. Prepare your presentation by writing a procedure. Include the steps you will discuss to help your peers understand the lifeguard training experience.

A
the process for researching water safety
B
the steps in the writing process
C
the steps he will cover in his presentation
D
the directions he follows to get to his job
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Read the sentence. Micaela says something about her grandmother’s feelings toward the United States, which are the opposite of the girl’s view.Which is the best revision of this sentence using academic vocabulary?

A
Micaela talks about her grandmother’s feelings toward the United States, which are the reverse of the narrator’s view.
B
Micaela speaks about her grandmother not liking the United States, which is not the same as the narrator’s view.
C
Micaela refers to her grandmother’s feelings toward the United States, which contrast with her own views.
D
Micaela describes her grandmother’s dislike of the United States, which is different than what the girl feels.
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Read this excerpt from Rudolfo Anaya’s essay “Take the Tortillas Out of Your Poetry.”Tortillas and poetry. They go hand in hand. Books nourish the spirit, bread nourishes our bodies. Our distinct cultures nourish each one of us, and as we know more and more about the art and literature of the different cultures, we become freer and freer. . . . I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like to sample different ethnic foods, the breads of many many groups; just as many of us enjoy sampling books from different areas of the world. I travel to foreign countries, and I know more about myself as I learn more about my fellow human beings. Censorship imposes itself in my path of knowledge, and that activity can be justified by no one. Which of these changes would make this excerpt more argumentative?

A
using words that affect the audience’s sense of trust
B
using less repetition of certain words and phrases
C
including words that address logic and reason
D
including words that are charged with emotion
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Read the sentence.In the story “Mericans,” Micaela thinks her grandmother is awful.Which is the best revision of this sentence using academic vocabulary?

A
Micaela’s grandmother mistreats her, and Micaela does not like her.
B
Micaela does not like her grandmother because the old woman mistreats her.
C
The main character of “Mericans” does not like her awful old grandmother at all.
D
The protagonist of “Mericans,” Micaela, expresses that her grandmother is awful.
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Which phrase best defines the denotative meaning of a word?

A
the feelings and associations the word evokes
B
the literal meaning of the word
C
the author’s attitude toward the word
D
the way a word contributes to a text’s tone
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Read the sentence.Many American writers, lots of times, talk about the topic of American personality.Which is the best revision of this sentence using academic vocabulary?

A
American poets, novelists, and writers often write about American identity.
B
American writers often write about the topic of being American.
C
American authors often write about the topic of American identity.
D
American writers often write about how to be an American.
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Read the sentence.The speaker of Okita’s poem likes to eat American things like hot dogs.Which is the best revision of this sentence using academic vocabulary?

A
The speaker of the poem prefers Japanese food to American food.
B
The narrator of the poem likes hot dogs, which are considered a typical American food.
C
The poem’s narrator likes to eat junk food and hot dogs, just like most kids.
D
The speaker of the poem likes to eat American foods, not Japanese foods.
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Read the excerpt from the Declaration of Independence.Whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. In this excerpt, certain words are capitalized to

A
emphasize the uniqueness of specific ideas.
B
highlight the supremacy of certain concepts.
C
illustrate the author’s writing style.
D
relate personally to the readers.
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It is Dora's goal to teach a group of her peers how to make a windsock. Dora plans to demonstrate the steps in the process. In order to achieve her goal, what is one thing Dora needs to do to prepare?

A
wait for a windy day
B
find a good place to hang a windsock
C
ask her peers what their favorite colors are
D
gather the materials needed to make a windsock
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Mr. Lazio is writing a procedural text on the process of preparing for a marathon. Which step will Mr. Lazio most likely include?

A
training all day and all night
B
ignoring the advice of other runners
C
getting approval from one's doctor
D
avoiding breakfast the day of the race
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Read the excerpt from Thomas Paine’s work “The Crisis” No. 1.Britain, with an army to enforce her tyranny, has declared that she has a right (not only to TAX) but “to BIND us in ALL CASES WHATSOEVER,” and if being bound in that manner, is not slavery, then is there not such a thing as slavery upon earth. . . .. . . Neither have I so much of the infidel in me, as to suppose that He has relinquished the government of the world, and given us up to the care of devils; and as I do not, I cannot see on what grounds the king of Britain can look up to heaven for help against us: a common murderer, a highwayman, or a house-breaker, has as good a pretence as he.Which phrase from the excerpt best reflects the excerpt’s passionate tone?

A
“Britain, with an army”
B
“enforce her tyranny”
C
“she has a right”
D
“in that manner”
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The poem “In Response to Executive Order 9066” and the short story “Mericans” share the theme of

A
being relocated against one’s will.
B
accepting religious influence.
C
finding an American identity.
D
moving toward the unknown.

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