In order to understand and retain what you read, it is necessary to use appropriate organizational strategies. sort the kinds of texts described according to the organizational strategy most likely to a reader to master its content.

compare and contrast: look for similarities and differences.
cause and effect: isolate the reason or reasons why something happens.
problem and solution: identify something wrong and the way or ways to fix it.
sequential order: describe the steps taken to accomplish a task.

item bank: move to bottom
a manual describing how to set up your new computer
a recipe explaining how to prepare apple strudel

compare and contrast
an essay about how porpoises differ from dolphins
an essay about the movie version of a popular book
cause and effect
a book about what people can do to stop various species from becoming extinct
problem and solution
an essay about how to prevent teenagers from joining gangs
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Question 1 translate: i have to eat. question 2 translate: one must study. question 3 to make a good grade, one must pay attention. para sacar una buena nota, prestar atención. question 4 to make money, one must work. para ganar dinero, trabajar. question 5 translate: maria has to talk.

What is the reasoning in this argument?

Lots of elementary school kids play sports after school. they play soccer, tennis, football, baseball, and even lacrosse. but i think that another great way to spend the afternoon is by playing a non-physical activity: chess. at our school we have a chess club that meets every week to play games and to learn about chess-related issues. chess is a wonderful game for many reasons. chess teaches students to be patient and not rush decisions. chess also teaches students how to strategize their future plans. and finally, chess teaches students the importance and necessity of sacrifice. chess can teach students just as much as any other sport. which sentence could best be added to this paragraph as a supporting detail? a) chess is not as fun as playing a sport outdoors might be. b) my father is very good at chess and plays a game with me every night. c) chess teaches students to think ahead about the consequences of their actions. d) other activities that are as fun as chess are painting, drawing, dancing, and acting.