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In which situation would it be most appropriate to use an informal writing style?
Read the lines from a student's book report.
This is a historical novel set in the early 1900s. Many lifestyle details are included in the book. Readers learn about transportation, clothing, and entertainment of the era.
Which lines best show that the writer has adjusted the writing for a younger audience?
Read and compare two passages from an outdoor magazine.
Passage 1
"A cane fishing pole is a good way for young kids to begin. Light lines and small hooks also help children gain early success. Crickets and worms are the best bait."
Passage 2
"Jason Zimmer is a champion fly fisherman. He trains eight hours each day to compete all over the world. In his spare time, Jason enjoys camping, hiking, and skiing."
Which similarity is found when comparing these two passages?
Read the excerpt from a news article about bullying.
Twelve-year-old Jaylen Arnold knows what it's like to feel different.
He also knows what it feels like to be bullied.
"I know that it hurts people in the inside more than the outside," he said, in an interview with Tampa, Florida, TV station WFTS. "Because words are worse than a fist or punching or kicking."
Jaylen has Tourette syndrome.
That's a condition that causes a person to make involuntary noises and movements.
Which detail shows that the author is writing for a young audience?
Read and compare two passages about Canada.
Passage 1
"I had a great time on my road trip along Canada’s coast! I loved hanging out in the beautiful mountains, and the food was yummy. Canadian chocolate is awesome!"
Passage 2
"Canada has the longest coastline of any nation in the world. It is more than 151,600 miles long."
Which similarity is found when comparing these two passages?
Which line would be most appropriate to include when writing for middle school students?
Read and contrast two passages about sun safety.
Passage 1
"It is a scientific fact that everyone needs sunscreen, regardless of skin color or ethnic origin. All people are subject to sun damage."
Passage 2
"No one wants to look like a lizard! You need a big squirt of sunscreen before heading outside to play. Sunburns are no fun, so protect yourself."
Which difference can be found when contrasting these two passages?
Read the excerpt from a news article about bullying.
All those things have made Jaylen stand out.
And the bullies noticed.
But those aren't the only reasons Jaylen stands out.
And they're not the most important reasons.
Jaylen stands out because he has refused to let the bullies beat him down.
And he's trying to make sure no one else gets beaten down, either.
Which detail shows that the author is writing for a young audience?
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