Analyze the paragraph structure

What is the correct structure of paragraph?

• 1 topic sentence -> 2 or 3 supporting sentences

• 1 supporting sentence -> 2 or 3 topic sentences

• 1 topic sentence -> language techniques

• 1 topic sentence -> point of view

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

According to the paragraph "Read the label", What is the purpose of the topic sentence?

• giving advice

• introduce the main idea

• anticipate an argument

• bring in an expert

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

"Turn the pack around and get into the habit of reading the nutrition information panel. Dont be misled into thinking you are leading a healthy lifestyle.... omega 3, for example, which is naturally found in fish." What is the purpose of these two sentences after topic sentence?

• introduce the main idea

• argue in favor of processed food

• suggest readers what they should do and illustrate with "omega 3"

• bring in an expert

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the purpose of the fourth sentence "It may be better to enjoy ... without the hidden extras"

• introduce the main idea

• quote a saying of an expert

• anticipate an argument

• develop more on advice by giving a more practical suggestions

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the purpose of the fifth and sixth sentences: "This doesnt mean completely foregoing the convenience of packaged and processed food... We can still pack non-perishable healthy food..."?

• anticipate and address the other side of argument, specifically processed food

• give advice

• suggest that information can not be trusted

• introduce another main idea

How is the final sentence created?

• tell readers what to do

• provide a better alternative

• by quoting from an expert

• give example of processed food

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why does the writer use "This" at the beginning of fifth sentence?

• to encourage readers to have fresh food.

• to encourage readers to use packaged food

• to contrast fresh food with packaged and processed food

• to link fresh food with packaged and processed food

While writing about packaged and processed food, the writer creates a deeper layer of meaning. What is that?

• packaged and processed food is better than fresh

• fresh is better than packaged and processed food

• they can be the same in heath value

• It depends on each person to have appropriate kind of food.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the writer maintain the point of view during the paragraph?

• repeat the terms "packaged" "processed" and food-related words

• use negative words

• use the phrase "Don't be misled into thinking"

• include the example of "omega 3"

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
When you bake cookies, you first have to make sure you have all the ingredients. Then you have to mix them together. Finally, you have to put them in the oven.

• Baking cookies is really easy to do.
• My grandma has the best cookies recipe.
• There are a few steps you must follow when making cookies.
• Cookies are easier to make than cake.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2