Drag the tiles to the boxes to form correct pairs. Not all tiles will be used. Match the purpose of each statement from the text to the text statement itself.
to present a similar situation
that logically proves the point
to inform about the policies that
restaurants have for cell phone use
to provide a solution to the problem
of preoccupation with cell phones
to state an overall thesis governing
what is argued in the essay
to explain why attention to one's
phone can hurt relationships
to explain how one can strengthen
personal relationships
Text Statement
Purpose
Without eye contact, it is nearly
impossible to be fully engaged
in the conversation.
This habit is hurting relationships
and shortening attention spans.
You would not walk away while
someone was talking without
saying anything...

Read the passage. the dust bowl during the 1930s, extreme drought and high winds made life incredibly difficult in the great plains region of the united states. in many areas, rainfall was forty percent less than normal. the soil became extremely dry, and when strong winds blew, they created tremendous dust storms. these so-called “black blizzards” were so thick that they made daylight seem like dusk. during this terrible period, the great plains region of the united states was named the “dust bowl.” over the next few years, the drought continued, and the winds created more dust storms. in some places, the drought and high winds lasted for eight years. many people wondered if the black blizzards would ever end. which statement about this paragraph’s main idea is true? this paragraph’s main idea is stated in the topic sentence. there are not enough details to support the main idea. this paragraph’s main idea is implied. this paragraph does not express a main idea.