Q.1
Read the prompt below. PROMPT: What are the similarities and differences between a cheetah and a jaguar? Which statement below is the best way to introduce this topic?
  • Did you know that the cheetah is the fastest animal in the world?
  • Cheetahs and jaguars have many things in common.
  • However, there are differences between the jaguar and the cheetah.
  • The cheetah is a cool animal but so is the jaguar.
Q.2
Read the prompt below. PROMPT: What are the similarities and differences between a cheetah and a jaguar? Which statement below is the best focus or thesis statement for the prompt?
  • Both the cheetah and the jaguar have spots on their fur.
  • Cheetahs run much faster than jaguars.
  • When comparing the cheetah with the jaguar, there are some similarities and differences between them.
  • Even though the cheetah runs faster, the jaguar is more muscular.
Q.3
Read the notes below about the cheetah and jaguar. * leopard family - jaguar; cat - cheetah * both are found in the grasslands in Africa, Asia * cheetah - smaller spots * cheetah head - looks like a kitten; jaguar head - looks like a tiger * cheetah - hunts during the day; jaguar - hunts at night * jaguar - stays away from humans; cheetah - is more comfortable with humans How should these notes be grouped based on what they have in common?
  • Group 1 * leopard family - jaguar; cat - cheetah * both are found in the grasslands in Africa, Asia * cheetah - smaller spots Group 2 * cheetah head - looks like a kitten; jaguar head - looks like a tiger * cheetah - hunts during the day; jaguar - hunts at night Group 3 * jaguar - stays away from humans; cheetah - is more comfortable with humans
  • Group 1 * leopard family - jaguar; cat - cheetah Group 2 * both are found in the grasslands in Africa, Asia * cheetah - smaller spots Group 3 * cheetah head - looks like a kitten; jaguar head - looks like a tiger * cheetah - hunts during the day; jaguar - hunts at night * jaguar - stays away from humans; cheetah - is more comfortable with humans
  • Group 1 * both are found in the grasslands in Africa, Asia Group 2 * cheetah - smaller spots * cheetah head - looks like a kitten; jaguar head - looks like a tiger Group 3 * cheetah - hunts during the day; jaguar - hunts at night * jaguar - stays away from humans; cheetah - is more comfortable with humans
  • Group 1 * leopard family - jaguar; cat - cheetah * both are found in the grasslands in Africa, Asia * cheetah - smaller spots * cheetah head - looks like a kitten; jaguar head - looks like a tiger Group 2 * cheetah - hunts during the day; jaguar - hunts at night Group 3 * jaguar - stays away from humans; cheetah - is more comfortable with humans
Q.4
Read the notes you took about the cheetah and jaguar. * leopard family - jaguar; cat - cheetah * both are found in the grasslands in Africa, Asia * cheetah - smaller spots * cheetah head - looks like a kitten; jaguar head - looks like a tiger * cheetah - hunts during the day; jaguar - hunts at night * jaguar - stays away from humans; cheetah - is more comfortable with humans What categories or headings should you use for this set of information?
  • * Ways of hunting * Appearances * Advantages
  • * Weaknesses * Spots * Diets
  • * Diets * Habitats * Social Activities
  • * Locations * Appearances * Behaviors
Q.5
Read the prompt below. PROMPT: What are the similarities and differences between a cheetah and a jaguar? What would be the best illustration to use in this essay?
  • Photo of the prey jaguars and cheetahs usually kill.
  • Photo showing the cheetah running fast.
  • Photos of both the jaguar and the cheetah.
  • A drawing of a jaguar.
Q.6
Read the prompt below. PROMPT: Describe the most unusual relative you have. Which statement below is the best way to introduce this topic?
  • My Uncle Fred is the most unusual relative in my family.
  • Imagine an uncle who is 7 feet tall and worked in the circus.
  • No one has a more unusual relative than my Aunt Patty.
  • Uncle Fred worked at the post office for many years.
Q.7
Read the prompt below. PROMPT: Describe the most unusual relative you have. Which statement below is the best focus or thesis statement for the prompt?
  • My Uncle Stanley is the most unusual relative in my family for several reasons.
  • Did you know I have an uncle who worked in the circus for ten years?
  • I have several unusual relatives including my Uncle Bob, Aunt Martha and cousin Philip.
  • There are many unusual relatives in people's families.
Q.8
Read the notes that you brainstormed about your uncle. * owns a monkey, tiger and lion as pets * is 7 feet tall * worked for a traveling circus * lives alone * has red hair * talks to himself and his pets How should these notes be grouped based on what they have in common?
  • Group 1 * owns a monkey, tiger and lion as pets * is 7 feet tall Group 2 * worked for a traveling circus * lives alone Group 3 * has red hair * talks to himself and his pets
  • Group 1 * owns a monkey, tiger and lion as pets * is 7 feet tall * worked for a traveling circus Group 2 * lives alone * has red hair Group 3 * talks to himself and his pets
  • Group 1 * lives alone * has red hair Group 2 * talks to himself and his pets * owns a monkey, tiger and lion as pets Group 3 * is 7 feet tall * worked for a traveling circus
  • Group 1 * owns a monkey, tiger and lion as pets * worked for a traveling circus Group 2 * is 7 feet tall * has red hair Group 3 * lives alone * talks to himself and his pets
Q.9
Read the notes that you brainstormed about your uncle. * owns a monkey, tiger and lion as pets * is 7 feet tall * worked for a traveling circus * lives alone * has red hair * talks to himself and his pets What categories or headings should you use for this set of information?
  • * loves animals * appearance * social behavior
  • * likes * dislikes * appearance
  • * jobs * appearance * dislikes
  • *emotions *clothing *appearance
Q.10
Read the prompt below. PROMPT: Describe the most unusual relative you have. What would be the best illustration to use in this essay?
  • A photograph of the whole family.
  • A photograph of the uncle.
  • A photograph of the uncle's pets.
  • A photograph of the uncle and his pets.
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