4.18.A Create Brief Compositions That Establish A Central Idea
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Grade 4
ELAR (2009)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
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- Q1Malcolm wants to improve the topic sentence he has written at the end of the second paragraph (sentences 4–7). Which of the following could BEST replace sentence 7?The donkeys are in the biblioburroIt is a biblioburro bookmobile with donkeys and books, too.This unique bookmobile is called the biblioburro.The biblioburro is that.60s4.18.A: Writing - Expository and Procedural Texts
- Q2Malcolm wants to add another detail to the fifth paragraph (sentences 18–20). Which sentence belongs in this paragraph and could BEST follow sentence 20?There were so many people donating books in no time.People can be so thoughtful and nice.Soriano loves his home country of Colombia.Now Soriano’s mobile library includes more than 4,800 books.60s4.18.A: Writing - Expository and Procedural Texts
- Q3Devin wants to add a sentence to tell more about the idea he has expressed in sentence 15. Which of these could BEST follow and support sentence 15?Basketball had been invented in 1891.It had a higher top to support the ankle.This was in the beginning of the 1900s that this happened.People everywhere enjoy playing and watching basketball.60s4.18.A: Writing - Expository and Procedural Texts
- Q4The central idea of Roland’s paper is weak. Which of the following could replace sentence 3 and provide a better central idea for this paper?For my paper I would like to tell you that you should definitely and for sure get a hedgehog this time.Because you would like to try something that isn’t very normal, get a hedgehog.Everyone likes to try different things, so this time don’t do the same thing again and get a hedgehog.Instead of choosing a traditional pet, such as a dog, a cat, or a guinea pig, you might want to get a hedgehog.60s4.18.A: Writing - Expository and Procedural Texts
- Q5Which sentence should Roland add to the end of his paper to bring it to a better close?For people who don’t think that they want a hedgehog for a pet, we can talk about another unusual animal next.I’m going to look on the Internet to find a hedgehog breeder right now.And it seems like the perfect time for me to close this paper by saying that hedgies are great!If you’re in the market for something unusual, this little animal could be the perfect pet for you!60s4.18.A: Writing - Expository and Procedural Texts
- Q6Derrick wants to further develop the central idea of this paper by adding a detail after sentence 3. Which of these sentences could BEST follow and support sentence 3?This is different and not the same as paying someone back.I had a friend who helped me when I had to clean out my garage.That means they’re doing something nice by helping another person who may be in need.Pay it forward today if you have an opportunity to do this.60s4.18.A: Writing - Expository and Procedural Texts
- Q7Derrick’s paper ends abruptly. Which sentence can be added to the end of this paper to close it more effectively?Say thanks!Pay it forward!It’s nice!I sure would!60s4.18.A: Writing - Expository and Procedural Texts