Practice Test 2

Look at this student's opinion writing:

I think our school should have a longer recess every day. Recess is fun, and everyone likes to run around outside. Also, 20 minutes is not enough time to start a game and finish it. Another reason is that kids can focus better after they move, but I do not know the exact number. If recess is longer, students might argue less because they get energy out. We could even use the extra time to practice sharing and taking turns.

Some people say recess wastes learning time, but I disagree. When students sit too long, they get wiggly and distracted in class. A longer recess could help us come back calmer and ready to learn.

The reasons are not in the best order. To make the argument stronger by organizing reasons from most important to least important, which reason should come first?

1. Recess is fun.

2. Students focus better after moving.

3. 20 minutes is not enough time to play a full game.

4. Students might argue less after getting energy out.

Carlos researched the American Revolution using online sources. From MountVernon.org, he read that Washington served as Commander-in-Chief from 1775–1783 and kept the army together during the harsh winter at Valley Forge. Carlos’s notes said:

• G. Washington led Continental Army 8 yrs (1775–1783)
• Kept soldiers together even w/ little food/supplies at Valley Forge From History.com, he noted Saratoga (1777) led France to support the colonies. From Archives.gov, he noted the Declaration says “all men are created equal.” In his finished paragraph, he used these ideas in complete sentences and listed the three websites as sources. How does Carlos document his sources?