Exploring Rational Expressions: Adding and Subtracting

Why is it important to revise the lead of your writing?

• To add more complex words

• To make it longer

• To change the topic

• To ensure it hooks the readers

What does the word 'armadillo' mean in Spanish?

• Little armored one

• Desert dweller

• Great digger

• Tiny eyes

Which of the following is NOT a color that armadillos can be?

• Blue

• Yellow

• Brown

• Light orange

Where can armadillos be found besides the desert?

• Oceans

• Rainforests

• Arctic

• Mountains

Why do armadillos dig holes?

• To store water

• To find food

• To play

• To build nests

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To conclude the paragraph

• To confuse the reader

• To introduce the main idea

• To provide a summary

What does a concluding sentence do in a paragraph?

• Summarizes the main idea

• Provides a preview

• Adds unrelated information

• Introduces a new topic

Which sentence is an example of a topic sentence for a paragraph about dolphin diet?

• Dolphins have an interesting way of catching their food.

• Dolphins live in the ocean.

• Dolphins are mammals.

• Dolphins can swim fast.

What is a good concluding sentence for a paragraph about dolphin communication?

• Dolphins can swim fast.

• It is almost as if dolphins have their own language.

• Dolphins live in groups.

• Dolphins are mammals.

What should you do if you can't remember how to write a topic or concluding sentence?

• Ask a friend to do it

• Refer to examples from other passages

• Guess

• Skip it