7.17.A Write A Multi-Paragraph Essay To Convey Information About A Topic
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Grade 7
ELAR (2009)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
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- Q1Nikki needs to establish a more effective controlling idea in her paper. Which rewrite of sentence 8 can BEST accomplish this goal?The air traffic controllers are important contributors to the scene.With so many planes in the sky, they are critical folks.The nation’s air traffic controllers have to sit in front of computer screens.They work day and night to keep millions of air travelers safe.60s7.17.A: Writing - Expository and Procedural Texts
- Q2What is the BEST revision to make in sentence 13?Controllers are on the ground which will let you know which runway to use and when it’s your turn to take off.Controllers on the ground will let you know which runway to use they’ll also let you know when it’s your turn to take off.Controllers on the ground will let you know which runway to use. And when it’s your turn to take off.Sentence 13 does not need to be revised.60s7.17.A: Writing - Expository and Procedural Texts
- Q3Nikki would like to add a phrase to the beginning of sentence 14 to help transition from the third paragraph (sentences 9–13) to the fourth paragraph (sentences 14–17). Which of the following could Nikki add to the beginning of sentence 14 to achieve this goal?Once your plane is in the airBefore thatOver and above all elseWith that in mind60s7.17.A: Writing - Expository and Procedural Texts
- Q4What is the BEST way to combine sentences 16 and 17?You’ll move from one part of the country to another, you’ll be handed off from one regional control center to another.As you move from one part of the country to another, you’ll be handed off from one regional control center to another.You’ll move from one part of the country to another after you’ll be handed off from one regional control center to another.However, you’ll move from one part of the country to another when you’ll be handed off from one regional control center to another.60s7.17.A: Writing - Expository and Procedural Texts
- Q5What is the BEST way to combine sentences 6 and 7?The first stop for these items is probably a materials recovery facility, or MRF, where the real recycling takes place.The first stop for these items is probably a materials recovery facility, where the real recycling takes place, an MRF.The first stop for these items is probably a materials recovery facility and an MRF, where the real recycling takes place.The first stop for these items is probably a materials recovery facility, an MRF, this is where the real recycling takes place.60s7.17.A: Writing - Expository and Procedural Texts
- Q6Miles would like to add the following detail to the second paragraph (sentences 6–15). Where is the BEST place to insert this sentence?After sentence 13After sentence 15After sentence 9After sentence 860s7.17.A: Writing - Expository and Procedural Texts
- Q7Miles is concerned that there is a sentence in the third paragraph (sentences 16–22) that does not add anything to this paper. Which sentence should Miles delete from this paragraph?Sentence 22Sentence 21Sentence 20Sentence 1960s7.17.A: Writing - Expository and Procedural Texts
- Q8Miles is not pleased with the way he ended his paper. He would like to delete sentences 28 and 29 and replace them with sentences that would bring the paper to a better close. Which of the following could BEST close this paper?So starting today, learn about recycling centers. You’ll discover that this is a fascinating topic, and you’ll want to share what you learn with others.So if saving energy and conserving the environment are important to you, keep tossing your recyclables into a designated bin. Your efforts are making a difference.If you believe that you can make a difference in your city, then you should recycle. It’s a powerful way to make that difference you’re hoping for.Do you believe that recycling is the most important thing you could ever do? Take a look at the research if you disagree.60s7.17.A: Writing - Expository and Procedural Texts
- Q9In sentence 5, Nick has not offered a strong controlling idea, or thesis statement. Which revision of sentence 5 creates the most effective thesis for this paper?More interesting, however, is how this little dog earned the rank of U.S. Army sergeant and became a war hero.More interesting, however, is how Stubby was able to keep the name for so very long.More interesting, however, is that Stubby was both unusual and popular during World War I.More interesting, however, is why everything about the scraggly little dog was stubby.60s7.17.A: Writing - Expository and Procedural Texts
- Q10What is the most effective way to combine sentences 11 and 12?He was training on a Connecticut field because he found a stray dog that won his heart.Training on a Connecticut field, a stray dog that he found won Conroy’s heart.While training on a Connecticut field, Conroy found a stray dog that won his heart.He was training on a Connecticut field, there, Conroy found a stray dog that won his heart.60s7.17.A: Writing - Expository and Procedural Texts
- Q11Nick would like to add a sentence to help with the transition between the fifth paragraph (sentences 21–28) and the sixth paragraph (sentences 29–32). Which sentence should Nick add to the beginning of the sixth paragraph, just before sentence 29?Although Stubby had been wounded, he was still a friendly, cheerful dog.Fortunately, the dog had earned a high rank during the war.It wasn’t long before Stubby was on the battlefields of Europe.After about 18 months, Sergeant Stubby and Conroy returned to the United States together.60s7.17.A: Writing - Expository and Procedural Texts
- Q12Which idea could BEST follow and support sentence 34?He was the first dog to ever earn a rank in any branch of the U.S. armed forces.Georgetown University, located in Washington, D.C., was founded in 1789 and is a private institution.He became the mascot for the university’s football team, entertaining the crowd by pushing the ball around the field with his nose.During his war service, Stubby was reported to be sensitive to even a small trace of gas.60s7.17.A: Writing - Expository and Procedural Texts
- Q13What is the BEST way to combine sentences 2 and 3?The officers, who took the dog to the Nuneaton Warwickshire Wildlife Sanctuary, had a shelter for homeless animals.The officers took the dog to the Nuneaton Warwickshire Wildlife Sanctuary and a shelter for homeless animals.The officers took the dog to the Nuneaton Warwickshire Wildlife Sanctuary, a shelter for homeless animals.The officers took the dog to the Nuneaton Warwickshire Wildlife Sanctuary, this is a shelter for homeless animals.60s7.17.A: Writing - Expository and Procedural Texts
- Q14Joe wants to provide a better closing for the second paragraph (sentences 6–10). Which of these could be added after sentence 10 to more effectively close this paragraph?At that moment the workers at the shelter knew that Jasmine was special.People thought Jasmine was a very strange and unique dog.The staff was afraid that Jasmine might accidentally harm the puppies.She took care of them as if she had given birth to them herself.60s7.17.A: Writing - Expository and Procedural Texts
- Q15Joe would like to add a sentence to support the idea he has presented in sentence 14. Which of these could BEST follow and support sentence 14?Clearly, the fawn was just a little baby at 11 weeks old.Jasmine preferred to take care of animals that were similar to her.According to the staff, once Jasmine and the fawn met, they were inseparable.Bunnies, badgers, guinea pigs, birds, and fawns—Jasmine cared for a strange mix of animals.60s7.17.A: Writing - Expository and Procedural Texts
