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Skate Park Opinion Piece
Opinion piece by Noah for the town newsletter.
[1] A skate park would give teenagers a place to practice, a place to gather, and a way to stay out of trouble. [2] Opponents say the park would be noisy, costing too much, and that it would attract crowds. [3] But noise can be reduced by walls, cost can be shared by sponsors, and crowds can be managed by evening hours. [4] Two neighboring towns that built parks report fewer injuries on the street and fewer complaints from shop owners. [5] The council should neither ignore the request nor to delay the vote until summer. [6] Building the park would take less time than the pool. [7] We are not asking for a luxury; we are asking for a fair share.
Ren revises [2], which breaks the pattern twice. Which version fixes both breaks and keeps the three objections?
- Opponents say the park would be noisy, costing too much, and crowded.
- Opponents say the park would be noisy, costly, and crowded.
- Opponents say the park would be noisy, costly, and that it would attract crowds.
- Opponents say the park would be noisy, costly, and dangerous.
Jun rewrites [3]. Which rewrite would NOT keep the three replies in one pattern?
- But walls reduce noise, sponsors share cost, and evening hours manage crowds.
- But noise can be reduced by walls, cost can be shared by sponsors, and crowds can be managed by evening hours.
- But walls can reduce noise, sponsors can share cost, and evening hours can manage crowds.
- But walls can reduce noise, sponsors can share cost, and crowds are managed by evening hours.
Esme revises [5]. Which version repairs the pair and keeps the council's two actions to avoid?
- The council should neither ignore the request nor delaying the vote until summer.
- The council should either ignore the request nor delay the vote until summer.
- The council should neither ignore the request nor hold the vote before summer.
- The council should neither ignore the request nor delay the vote until summer.
Bo revises [6]. Which version compares like with like and keeps the idea about building time?
- Building the park would take less time than the pool would.
- Building the park would take less time than building the pool.
- Building the park would take less time than the pool.
- Building the park would take less time than building the library.
Robotics Team Report
Report by Tala on the robotics team's year.
[1] This year the robotics team learned to design carefully, to test often, and that mistakes are useful. [2] Coach Ahn asked every member either to write a weekly log or sketch the robot's changes. [3] The first robot was too heavy and too slow, and the wheels were too small. [4] By spring, the robot was lighter than last year's model, faster than any rival, and more reliable at the finish line. [5] The team made the finals not because of luck but because they had practiced. [6] Next year the team hopes to build a smaller robot, to recruit new members, and traveling to a national contest. [7] The students who joined this year came to build, to learn, and to belong.
Luz revises [1]. Which version puts the three lessons in one form and keeps what the team learned?
- This year the robotics team learned to design carefully, to test often, and to ignore mistakes.
- This year the robotics team learned to design carefully, to test often, and to treat mistakes as useful.
- This year the robotics team learned to design carefully, to test often, and that mistakes are useful.
- This year the robotics team learned to design carefully, testing often, and to treat mistakes as useful.
Milo rewrites [2]. Which rewrite would NOT fix the pair “either to write … or sketch”?
- Coach Ahn asked every member to do one of two things: write a weekly log or sketch the robot's changes.
- Coach Ahn asked every member either to write a weekly log or to sketch the robot's changes.
- Coach Ahn asked every member either to write a weekly log or sketching the robot's changes.
- Coach Ahn asked every member to write a weekly log or to sketch the robot's changes.
Pia revises [5]. Which version makes the two halves of “not … but” match and keeps the claim?
- The team made the finals not because of luck but because of practice.
- The team made the finals not because of luck nor because of practice.
- The team made the finals not because of practice but because of luck.
- The team made the finals not because of luck but because they had practiced.
Kira revises [6], which breaks the pattern. Which version fixes the list and keeps the three plans?
- Next year the team hopes to build a smaller robot, to recruit new members, and traveling to a national contest.
- Next year the team hopes to build a smaller robot, recruit new members, and traveling to a national contest.
- Next year the team hopes to build a smaller robot, recruit new members, and cancel the national contest.
- Next year the team hopes to build a smaller robot, recruit new members, and travel to a national contest.
Cafeteria Survey Findings
Findings written by Zee for the principal.
[1] The survey found that students want more fruit, longer lunch periods, and for the lines to move faster. [2] Students in sixth grade ate more fruit than seventh grade. [3] Parents asked the school either to post the menu earlier or for a printed copy to be sent home. [4] The committee reviewed the data, interviewed the staff, and the results were presented to the principal. [5] The committee recommends adding a salad bar, to extend lunch by five minutes, and hiring one more server. [6] This plan will save time, reduce waste, and make lunch more pleasant. [7] Thank you to the cooks, the servers, and the families who answered the survey.
Tala revises [1]. Which version puts the three wishes in one form and keeps what students want?
- The survey found that students want more fruit, longer lunch periods, and faster lines.
- The survey found that students want more fruit, longer lunch periods, and for the lines to move faster.
- The survey found that students want more fruit, longer lunch periods, and shorter menus.
- The survey found that students want more fruit, longer lunch periods, and lines to move faster.
Noah revises [4]. Which version puts the committee's three actions in one form and keeps who did them?
- The committee reviewed the data, interviewed the staff, and presented the results to the staff.
- The committee reviewed the data, interviewed the staff, and the results were presented to the principal.
- The committee reviewed the data, interviewed the staff, and presenting the results to the principal.
- The committee reviewed the data, interviewed the staff, and presented the results to the principal.