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Week 7 Graded Reading Activity

Week 7 Graded Reading Activity

Q Question 1 5 / 5 pts Topic of the Passage To determine the topic, ask yourself, "Who or what is this passage about? Clue: Look for a word or phrase that is repeated throughout the passage. Reading #1: Procrastination “’Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow.’ That is the motto of the procrastinator. We all procrastinate to one degree or another. It becomes a major problem in your work life when important tasks or responsibilities are left undone or are completed in a slipshod manner because inadequate time was left to complete the task properly. Procrastination lowers anxiety in the short run due to the relief we feel from task avoidance. But it greatly increases our stress in the long run as tasks pile up or time runs short.” (McWhorter, K. T. (2016). In concert: Reading and writing. Boston, MA: Pearson.) Identify the topic of the passage.Question 2 10 / 10 pts Key Supporting Details What key words or phrases does the author use to support the topic? Clue: “I notice details about work, tasks, and stress.” Reading #1: Procrastination “’Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow.’ That is the motto of the procrastinator. We all procrastinate to one degree or another. It becomes a major problem in your work life when important tasks or responsibilities are left undone or are completed in a slipshod manner because inadequate time was left to complete the task properly. Procrastination lowers anxiety in the short run due to the relief we feel from task avoidance. But it greatly increases our stress in the long run as tasks pile up or time runs short.” (McWhorter, K. T. (2016). In concert: Reading and writing. Boston, MA: Pearson.) Which details support not only the topic but also point to a main idea that is not stated?Question 3 15 / 15 pts Unstated Main Idea What is the author’s unstated main idea? Clue: Ask yourself, “What does the author want the reader to know about the topic without coming right out and stating it?” (Remember that an unstated main idea will not appear anywhere in the passage.) Reading #1: Procrastination “’Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow.’ That is the motto of the procrastinator. We all procrastinate to one degree or another. It becomes a major problem in your work life when important tasks or responsibilities are left undone or are completed in a slipshod manner because inadequate time was left to complete the task properly. Procrastination lowers anxiety in the short run due to the relief we feel from task avoidance. But it greatly increases our stress in the long run as tasks pile up or time runs short.” (McWhorter, K. T. (2016). In concert: Reading and writing. Boston, MA: Pearson.) Question 4 0 / 5 pts Topic of the Passage To determine the topic, ask yourself, "Who or what is the passage about?” Reading #2: Drinking Alcoholic Beverages “Alcoholic beverages are high in calories and low in nutrients. Heavy drinkers, especially those who also smoke, frequently develop nutritional deficiencies. They also develop more serious diseases such as cirrhosis of the liver and certain types of cancer. This is partly true because of the loss of appetite, poor food intake, and impaired absorption of nutrients. One or two standard-sized drinks per day appear to cause no harm in normal, healthy, non-pregnant adults. Some medical specialists believe that moderate doses of alcohol help prevent heart disease by preventing arteries from becoming clogged with fatty deposits.” (McWhorter, K. T. (2016). In concert: Reading and writing. Boston, MA: Pearson.) State the topic of the passage.

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1.Procrastination 2.Lowers anxiety in the short run; increases our stress in the long run 3.Procrastination is more harmful than it is helpful. 4.Diseases suffered by heavy drinkers