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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? |
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Did you know that the cheetah is the fastest animal in the world? |
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Cheetahs and jaguars have many things in common. |
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However, there are differences between the jaguar and the cheetah. |
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The cheetah is a cool animal but so is the jaguar. |
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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? |
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Both the cheetah and the jaguar have spots on their fur. |
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Cheetahs run much faster than jaguars. |
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When comparing the cheetah with the jaguar, there are some similarities and differences between them. |
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Even though the cheetah runs faster, the jaguar is more muscular. |
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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? |
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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 |
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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
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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
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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
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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? |
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* Ways of hunting
* Appearances
* Advantages |
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* Weaknesses
* Spots
* Diets |
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* Diets
* Habitats
* Social Activities |
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* Locations
* Appearances
* Behaviors |
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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? |
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Photo of the prey jaguars and cheetahs usually kill. |
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Photo showing the cheetah running fast. |
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Photos of both the jaguar and the cheetah. |
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A drawing of a jaguar. |
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Read the prompt below.
PROMPT: Describe the most unusual relative you have.
Which statement below is the best way to introduce this topic? |
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My Uncle Fred is the most unusual relative in my family. |
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Imagine an uncle who is 7 feet tall and worked in the circus. |
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No one has a more unusual relative than my Aunt Patty. |
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Uncle Fred worked at the post office for many years. |
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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? |
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My Uncle Stanley is the most unusual relative in my family for several reasons. |
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Did you know I have an uncle who worked in the circus for ten years? |
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I have several unusual relatives including my Uncle Bob, Aunt Martha and cousin Philip. |
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There are many unusual relatives in people's families. |
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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? |
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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? |
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* loves animals
* appearance
* social behavior
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* likes
* dislikes
* appearance |
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* jobs
* appearance
* dislikes |
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*emotions
*clothing
*appearance |
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Read the prompt below.
PROMPT: Describe the most unusual relative you have.
What would be the best illustration to use in this essay? |
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A photograph of the whole family. |
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A photograph of the uncle. |
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A photograph of the uncle's pets. |
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A photograph of the uncle and his pets. |
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