1. The information in this passage is MAINLY organized A by cause and effect

B in chronological order

C in order of importance

D by comparison and contrast

2. Read this sentence from paragraph

The author uses the word strikingly in the sentence MOST likely to suggest that it is

A unusual for people in that part of the world to write about dragons

B surprising that dragons were the subject of some of the first writings

C amazing that people developed a system of writing 7,000 years ago

D puzzling that people would find mythical creatures so interesting

3. Which idea is BEST demonstrated by the modern-day realization that dinosaur and other reptile bones were mistaken for dragon bones?

A Scientists are obligated to question previous theories.

B Lack of knowledge can lead to incorrect assumptions.

C Great care should be taken when conducting research.

D New research techniques are superior to traditional methods.

4. Use this dictionary entry to answer the question. Which definition from the dictionary entry is the correct meaning for stark as it is used in paragraph 9?

A definition 1

B definition 2

C definition 3

D definition 4

5. Which theme is BEST supported by the contradictions between the Eastern and Western concept of the dragon?

A Differences among cultural traditions should be respected.

B People from different cultures may share common beliefs.

C People should question different beliefs about similar things.

D Similar things can symbolize different ideas for different people.

6. What is the MAIN purpose of the passage?

A to prove that the dragon is a mythical creature in many cultures

B to explain how the concept of the dragon differs across cultures

C to trace the changing concept of the dragon throughout thousands of years

D to convince readers that the dragon should be portrayed in a particular way

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Write 2. using what you have learned about evidence, explanation, quotations, and paraphrase, write your body paragraphs in the space below. muir and wordsworth you will need to include at least one of each of the following: a direct quotation introduced with a complete sentence and a colon a direct quotation introduced with a signaling phrase and a comma a direct quotation that is introduced and explained in one sentence a paraphrased example an embedded quotation locate 3. within the body paragraphs of your essay, locate a direct quotation that is introduced with a complete sentence and a colon. copy and paste it here. be sure to include the entire sentence that contains the quotation as well as the explanation sentence(s) that come after it. 4. within the body paragraphs of your essay, locate a direct quotation that is introduced with a signaling phrase and a comma. copy and paste it here. be sure to include the entire sentence that contains the quotation as well as the explanation sentence(s) that come after it. 5. within the body paragraphs of your essay, locate a direct quotation that is introduced and explained in one sentence. copy and paste it here. 6. within the body paragraphs of your essay, locate one paraphrased example and copy and paste it here. 7. within the body paragraphs of your essay, locate one embedded quotation and copy and paste it here. 8. using techniques learned in this lesson, write the conclusion to your essay in the space below. 9. how did you connect your introduction and your conclusion? (did you use a similar technique, repetition of a significant word or phrase, explain. 10. copy and paste the words or sentence that signals closure of your essay. 11. copy and paste the sentences that synthesize your ideas. remember, synthesis combines the main ideas of your essay and comments on the significance of those ideas. 12. copy and paste the sentences that answer the question from the prompt: what conclusion or implications can you draw? (it is ok if you have these sentences as a part of your synthesis or challenge to your audience. include them here as well. it is also ok if these sentences are separate from those two elements.) 13. copy and paste the sentences from your conclusion that challenge your audience to think, feel, or do something.

Who is the speaker? read the quotations and answer the questions for each quote. quotation analysis "those who labor in the earth are the chosen people of " what is the main idea of the quotation? who do you think is the speaker? what evidence from the background reading leads you to the conclusion about the speaker? 2. "all communities divide themselves into the few and the many. the first are rich and well born, the other the mass of the people…" what is the main idea of the quotation? they divided the people in between rich and poor who do you think is the speaker? hamilton what evidence from the background reading leads you to the conclusion about the speaker? federalists believed that the country should be ruled by the by the best people 3. "laws are made for men of ordinary understanding and should, therefore, be construed by the ordinary rules of common sense." what is the main idea of the quotation? who do you think is the speaker? what evidence from the background reading leads you to the conclusion about the speaker? 4. "a fondness for power is implanted in most men, and it is natural to abuse it when acquired." what is the main idea of the quotation? who do you think is the speaker? what evidence from the background reading leads you to the conclusion about the speaker?