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Which text features are included in this text? Check all that apply.

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a title
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a subtitle
C
headings
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a callout
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illustrations
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a sidebar
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According to "How to Think Like a Researcher," a chapter from How to Find Out Anything, one should not waste time compiling information if someone else has already done it. Opal wants to conduct research on strategies she can use to get accepted into her college of choice.Based on the guidelines in the text, which is the best research strategy Opal should use?

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conducting a Google search that asks “How hard is it to get accepted to college?”
B
reading a book entitled A Complete History of the 100 Oldest Colleges in the United States
C
speaking to students who were recently accepted into the college Opal would like to attend
D
asking her high school teachers for advice about what she should write on her college application
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Look at the informational text.

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how the railway companies helped those in need
B
how railways dealt with people riding the trains without paying
C
how railway profits suffered during the Great Depression
D
how much the railway companies charged customers
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Read the excerpt from "How to Think Like a Researcher," a chapter from How to Find Out Anything.Whether you’re nosing around your local town library to find a biography of your favorite writer or downloading giant data sets from a U.S. government agency or from a university in a remote country, the principles of research are the same. By mastering the research process and undertaking it in the spirit of adventure and discovery, you’ll soon realize that it is indeed possible to find out anything.

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whether
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adventure
C
process
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possible
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Read the table of contents and sample page from a procedural text.

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Do other people use fire to add flavor to their foods?
B
Does my dish look better on the plate after being grilled?
C
Does my dish have added flavor now that I grilled it?
D
Do restaurants have other ways of adding flavors to foods?
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Which words from the paragraph are signal words? Check all that apply.

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avoid
B
simple
C
steps
D
start by
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next
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Look at the informational text.

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information about the photographer
B
facts about results of the Depression
C
when and where the picture was taken
D
extra information about soup kitchens
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Read the table of contents.The Traveler’s Guide to JapanTable of Contents1. Japan’s History: Then and Now…………..32. Itineraries for Must-See Cities…………..273. Getting Around…………………………...464. Basic Greetings………………………….635. Traveling on a Budget……………………89

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a chapter on the Japanese educational system
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a chapter on the governing bodies in Japan
C
a chapter on the cultural influences of China
D
a chapter on the types of accommodations available
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Read the procedural text.

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Does my scarf look like the one in the picture?
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Do I know anyone else who has a similar scarf?
C
Does my scarf match the outfit I am wearing?
D
Do I remember all the steps for tying it this way?
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What text features are included in this text? Check all that apply.

A
a title
B
a subtitle
C
headings
D
image captions
E
illustrations
F
a numbered list
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Look at the procedural text.

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It provides additional information that narrows the focus of the text.
B
It draws attention to important information in the table of contents.
C
It introduces the various sections that appear within each chapter.
D
It explains the author’s primary reason for writing about this topic.
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After a procedure has been completed, what questions can be asked to help evaluate the results? Check all that apply.When should this procedure be performed again?Were the steps completed in order?What could be done differently in the future?Was the expected outcome reached?Who else has completed this procedure?

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When should this procedure be performed again?
B
Were the steps completed in order?
C
What could be done differently in the future?
D
Was the expected outcome reached?
E
Who else has completed this procedure?
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Which are common elements found in procedural texts? Check all that apply.list of necessary materialsa place for comments a section of definitions a page of success stories a series of steps

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list of necessary materials
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a place for comments
C
a section of definitions
D
a page of success stories
E
a series of steps
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According to "How to Think Like a Researcher," a chapter from How to Find Out Anything, knowing how much information is needed is the second critical step in research. Malcolm is going on an interview and wants to do research about the company first.Based on the guidelines in the text, which information should he gather as research?

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details about the development and construction of the building
B
all financial transactions that have occurred in the company
C
skills and experiences that are highly valued by the employer
D
every complaint that has ever been filed against the company
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Read the table of contents.The Traveler’s Guide to JapanTable of Contents1. Japan’s History: Then and Now…………..32. Itineraries for Must-See Cities…………..273. Getting Around…………………………...464. Basic Greetings………………………….635. Traveling on a Budget……………………89

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Chapter 2: Itineraries for Must-See Cities
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Chapter 3: Getting Around
C
Chapter 4: Basic Greetings
D
Chapter 5: Traveling on a Budget
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Look at the informational text.

Question illustration
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callout, title, and diagram.
B
diagram, sidebar, and graph.
C
title, heading, and graph.
D
heading, callout, and sidebar.

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