Summer Jobs Make Sense RI.2.5 2.6 Achieve 3000

Select the sentence that reveals the author's claim or idea.

• Businesses known for recruiting young people include grocery stores, retail shops, caterers, and landscaping services.

• Go online to check job boards, peruse company websites, and submit applications, but don't forget to stop by local businesses and fill out applications in person, too.

• While summer may be a good season to kick back and enjoy the sunshine, some students also see it as a perfect time to capitalize on their earning power by getting a job.

Select the statements that reveal the author's viewpoint on the topic. Choose THREE

• Any job—from working in a business office to bagging groceries or babysitting—sharpens critical skills, like communication, time management, and problem solving.

• Working also allows people to explore interests and learn about professional fields.

• For example, they can try walking dogs, tutoring, washing cars, designing websites, mowing lawns, or running errands.

• Whether you're earning some spending money, helping your family cover vital expenses, or saving for college, collecting a paycheck can be satisfying, but dollars and cents aren't the only reward for working.

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What is the author's viewpoint?

• Young people should relax during summer vacations.

• Young people should have summer jobs.

• There are only a few benefits to having a summer job.

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What is the purpose of the section "The Prep" in the article?

• It gives a vague idea of what to do before starting a job search.

• It explains the benefits of having a job.

• It gives specific information on how to prepare for a job search.

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How does the author's use of language advance the author's purpose? Choose THREE

Having a job pays—in more ways than one!

Considering a career in computers? You could apply for a position at an electronics store or an internship at a tech company.

Even if an available position doesn't sound ideal, it might provide valuable experience that could help land a dream gig someday.

Having a job develops essential abilities and strengths…and looking for one does, too!

• The author uses exclamatory sentences to show excitement about the topic.

• The author includes rhetorical questions to give the article a personal tone and keep the reader interested.

• The author includes positive words and phrases to give the article a positive tone.

• The author uses understatement to downplay the benefits of having a job.

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After stating the central claim how does the author structure the rest of the passage?

• The author uses a cause and effect structure.

• The author divides the information into categories and gives each section a subheading.

• The author presents the information in chronological order.

What is the author's purpose for writing this text?

• To encourage young people to get a summer job.

• To discourage young people from getting a summer job.

• To explain which summer job is the best to have.

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What is the author's purpose for describing what to do when you get turned down for a job? Which phrases does the author use to emphasize this purpose? Choose THREE

One crucial thing to remember about applying for work? If you get turned down, don't get discouraged. A job search takes persistence. It's also a chance to use your creativity and organizational skills. Having a job develops essential abilities and strengths…and looking for one does, too!

• don't get discouraged

• applying for work

• A job search takes persistence

• Having a job develops essential abilities and strengths…and looking for one does, too!

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