Goal Meeting BW 2

Read the following passage and determine if it meets the goal of persuading readers to support environmental conservation: "The Earth's temperature has risen by 1.5°F since 1900. Scientists have observed melting ice caps, rising sea levels, and extreme weather patterns. These changes affect both wildlife and human populations."

• The passage meets the goal by presenting factual evidence

• The passage does not meet the goal as it lacks emotional appeal

• The passage meets the goal through vivid descriptions

• The passage does not meet the goal as it lacks a call to action

Analyze this passage's effectiveness in achieving its goal of explaining photosynthesis to beginners: "Photosynthesis is the process where plants convert sunlight into energy. They use carbon dioxide and water to make glucose and oxygen."

• Does not meet the goal - too technical

• Meets the goal - simple and clear explanation

• Does not meet the goal - lacks visual examples

• Meets the goal - includes complex terminology

Evaluate if this passage meets its goal of providing instructions for making cookies: "Mix flour and sugar. Add eggs. Bake until done."

• Meets the goal - instructions are provided

• Does not meet the goal - lacks specific measurements

• Meets the goal - steps are in order

• Does not meet the goal - missing temperature and time

Determine if this passage achieves its goal of describing a historical event: "The Civil War ended in 1865. Many people died. The country changed forever."

• Does not meet the goal - lacks specific details

• Meets the goal - provides basic timeline

• Does not meet the goal - missing key figures

• Meets the goal - shows impact

Assess if this passage meets its goal of comparing two seasons: "Summer has warm weather. Winter has cold weather."

• Meets the goal - contrasts temperatures

• Does not meet the goal - oversimplified

• Meets the goal - clear distinction

• Does not meet the goal - needs more characteristics

Evaluate if this passage achieves its goal of explaining cell division: "Cells divide to make new cells. This happens when organisms grow."

• Does not meet the goal - lacks process details

• Meets the goal - basic concept explained

• Does not meet the goal - missing terminology

• Meets the goal - appropriate for audience

Determine if this passage meets its goal of describing a character: "John was tall. He had brown hair and green eyes."

• Meets the goal - physical traits described

• Does not meet the goal - lacks personality traits

• Meets the goal - clear visualization

• Does not meet the goal - too superficial

Analyze if this passage achieves its goal of explaining democracy: "Democracy is a system where people vote. They choose their leaders."

• Does not meet the goal - oversimplified

• Meets the goal - basic concept clear

• Does not meet the goal - missing examples

• Meets the goal - appropriate definition

Assess if this passage meets its goal of providing a movie review: "The movie had good acting. The special effects were impressive."

• Meets the goal - positive aspects noted

• Does not meet the goal - lacks critique

• Meets the goal - key elements mentioned

• Does not meet the goal - missing plot summary

Evaluate if this passage meets its goal of explaining gravity: "Gravity pulls objects toward Earth. It keeps us from floating away."

• Does not meet the goal - needs mathematical formulas

• Meets the goal - simple explanation

• Does not meet the goal - lacks scientific detail

• Meets the goal - basic concept clear