Week 2 Central Ideas "Be Grateful.."

According to the article "Be Grateful for What You Have. It May Help You Live Longer," what is the main central idea?

• Practicing gratitude can have positive effects on physical and mental health.

• Eating healthy foods is the only way to live longer.

• Traveling frequently increases happiness.

• Technology is the main cause of stress.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is a direct piece of evidence from the article that supports the idea that gratitude can improve health?

• "People who regularly express gratitude report fewer health problems."

• "Many people enjoy watching television."

• "Some people prefer to exercise in the morning."

• "Technology is advancing rapidly."

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the word "connotation" mean as used in the context of analyzing the article?

• The literal dictionary definition of a word.

• The emotional or cultural meaning attached to a word.

• The technical meaning of a word in science.

• The spelling of a word.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Which sentence correctly uses a comma?

• She felt grateful, and happy about her life.

• She felt grateful and, happy about her life.

• She felt grateful and happy, about her life.

• She felt, grateful and happy about her life.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following best describes an objective summary of the article?

• The article explains that practicing gratitude can lead to better health and longer life, citing scientific studies and expert opinions.

• The article is boring and not useful.

• The article only talks about food and exercise.

• The article is about technology and its effects.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is an example of a knowledgeable claim that could be introduced in an essay about the article?

• Practicing gratitude is linked to improved health outcomes.

• I think gratitude is nice.

• Gratitude is a word.

• Some people are grateful.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which phrase from the article is used figuratively?

• "Count your blessings"

• "Eat your vegetables"

• "Go to sleep early"

• "Drink water"

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Which of the following sentences demonstrates a contested usage of a comma?

• Some people, however, believe gratitude is not enough.

• Some people however believe gratitude is not enough.

• Some people however, believe gratitude is not enough.

• Some, people however believe gratitude is not enough.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following is an explicit statement from the article?

• "Grateful people tend to have lower blood pressure."

• "Gratitude might be the only thing that matters."

• "Everyone should be grateful all the time."

• "Gratitude is a new concept."

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following best distinguishes a claim from a counterclaim in an argumentative essay about gratitude?

• A claim supports the benefits of gratitude, while a counterclaim presents reasons why gratitude may not be effective.

• Both claim and counterclaim support gratitude.

• A claim is always negative, and a counterclaim is always positive.

• Claims and counterclaims are the same.