In this unit, you have been exploring how authors use informational texts to communicate with audiences. you've also seen how authors communicate their point of view, tone, and purpose in a text.

when a writer composes a text, that writer takes time and thought to shape the text so the elements work in harmony. that is, the point of view, tone, and purpose all contribute to a unified message. but what about more informal writing and conversations? they usually aren’t carefully planned out like an essay. think of some examples of informal writing or a conversation you can recall well. describe how clearly they express a unified point of view, tone, and purpose. compare them to at least one formal informational text. discuss why you think the two modes of communicating are different or the same.

How can the rebuttal best address the counterclaim? read the claim and reason beginning in high school students should eam their own money by finding aher school employment. an aber school job seves not only as income, but as valuable experience for when students leave school for the workiorce. read the counterclaim and reason while having a source of income can certainly be a learning experience for high school students, they should maintain their focus on academics and extracurricular activities working atter school many experts agree, can lead to a decrease in school success which can then limit students' options when they enter the workforce the rebuttal should include examples of jobs that are available to students and the problems associated with those jobs the rebuttal should acknowledge that school remains a priority and discuss the benefits of a balance between school and work the rebuttal should address the need for a discussion on the matter by restating both points before reaching a conclusion the rebuttal should state a logical explanation for both opinions before granting credibility to the need for school to remain a priority

Which bibliography entry is written correctly and completely? a. johnson, marie. the solar age. chicago: energy options press, 2014. b. front page story. houston chronicle. 5 apr 2013. c. “will solar work? ” science news. march edition. d. friends of solar. mother earth society, accessed 15 jan 2014.

Do you think ms. marvel reflects a growing diversity among comic book readers?