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A map of the world, showing all continents, countries, and oceans

A poem about the wind

The lyrics to a song written by popular music group, Mindful Behavior

2. Fire! An adventure story. Karina’s heart pounded with terror when she realized she could not escape the raging flames that were surrounding her. All of a sudden, she felt protective arms wrap around her. From there, she realized that she was being led to safety. I know this because....

This is how you get to my house. First, go down Providence Road to Hull Street. Take a left. Go 1 mile and turn right. My house is the third house on the left. It is green. I know this because...

The play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

A commerical that states Verizon is better than Comcast

A note to a teacher where a student asks if her seat can be switched because of a conflict

The instructions for the board game, Monopoly

What do you do with aluminum cans? Do you throw them in the trash, or do you recycle when you are finished with them? At the rate we are filling our landfills, we will not have anywhere else to put our trash. If you recycle, you will help the environment. The next time you throw away your Coke can, think about putting it in a recycling bin. Your effort will help save your community.

An encyclopedia entry about endangered animals and efforts to protect them

The directions on how to set up your new Sony DVD

A play at Monacan High School entitled 'Grease.'

Doing exercise is very important to any person of any age. The positive effects of exercising, which I’ve already mentioned, are like a chain. Once you do a sports activity that you like, you get organized; therefore, you start doing things the right way and get enormous benefits which make you feel good as a whole human being. You start living your life happily. I know this because...

A brochure about how people shouldn’t shop at Walmart because they hurt local businesses

The story of a young man who learns to resist the influences of drugs and gangs

A Garfield comic from the newspaper in which Garfield hates Mondays and likes lasagna

A speech by a politician asking for 90 minutes to be added to the school day

A letter to a friend telling them they should visit Hawaii

1. The bear and his family went for a walk in the woods. It was a beautiful day and they paused along the way to smell the flowers and marvel at the wonderful day. They soon came to a cottage in the woods and stepped inside to see if anyone was home. I know this because....

When Angela went to Hawaii, she learned many things about tide pools. She found out that the ocean waves wash many shell-covered animals, such as crabs and mussels, into the tide pools. Often she saw mussels that had spun silky threads to help them hold onto a rock. Angela learned that the little animals use the shells as protections from enemies and to keep their bodies from drying out in the sun.

People shouldn’t watch too much television because the content of many TV programs is not educational; it makes people waste time that could be used in more beneficial activities; and it affects people’s mental development. However, this doesn’t mean that we should ban TV, but if we are going to watch it, we should do it with moderation. Television is a resource that we should learn to use through the right selection of programs by taking an active and critical attitude towards it. I know this because..

A child’s letter to Santa asking for a bicycle because the child has been good all year

The television drama CSI

A recipe explaining how to make chicken salad sandwiches

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Description	Match:
An encyclopedia entry about endangered animals and efforts to protect them	Inform
A brochure about how people shouldn’t shop at Walmart because they hurt local businesses	Persuade
A speech by a politician asking for 90 minutes to be added to the school day	Persuade
The play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare	Entertain
The instructions for the board game, Monopoly	Inform
The story of a young man who learns to resist the influences of drugs and gangs	Entertain
The lyrics to a song written by popular music group, Mindful Behavior	Entertain
A note to a teacher where a student asks if her seat can be switched because of a conflict	Persuade
A commerical that states Verizon is better than Comcast	Persuade
A recipe explaining how to make chicken salad sandwiches	Inform
A child’s letter to Santa asking for a bicycle because the child has been good all year	Persuade
A Garfield comic from the newspaper in which Garfield hates Mondays and likes lasagna	Entertain
A map of the world, showing all continents, countries, and oceans	Inform
When Angela went to Hawaii, she learned many things about tide pools. She found out that the ocean waves wash many shell-covered animals, such as crabs and mussels, into the tide pools. Often she saw mussels that had spun silky threads to help them hold onto a rock. Angela learned that the little animals use the shells as protections from enemies and to keep their bodies from drying out in the sun.	Inform
What do you do with aluminum cans? Do you throw them in the trash, or do you recycle when you are finished with them? At the rate we are filling our landfills, we will not have anywhere else to put our trash. If you recycle, you will help the environment. The next time you throw away your Coke can, think about putting it in a recycling bin. Your effort will help save your community.	Persuade
A poem about the wind	Entertain
The television drama CSI	Entertain
A letter to a friend telling them they should visit Hawaii	Persuade
The directions on how to set up your new Sony DVD	Inform
A play at Monacan High School entitled 'Grease.'	Entertain
Doing exercise is very important to any person of any age. The positive effects of exercising, which I’ve already mentioned, are like a chain. Once you do a sports activity that you like, you get organized; therefore, you start doing things the right way and get enormous benefits which make you feel good as a whole human being. You start living your life happily. I know this because...	It is persuade. It wants me to excerise.
People shouldn’t watch too much television because the content of many TV programs is not educational; it makes people waste time that could be used in more beneficial activities; and it affects people’s mental development. However, this doesn’t mean that we should ban TV, but if we are going to watch it, we should do it with moderation. Television is a resource that we should learn to use through the right selection of programs by taking an active and critical attitude towards it. I know this because..	It is persuade. It says I should be choosy in watching television.
1. The bear and his family went for a walk in the woods. It was a beautiful day and they paused along the way to smell the flowers and marvel at the wonderful day. They soon came to a cottage in the woods and stepped inside to see if anyone was home. I know this because....	It is entertain because it is a story.
2. Fire! An adventure story. Karina’s heart pounded with terror when she realized she could not escape the raging flames that were surrounding her. All of a sudden, she felt protective arms wrap around her. From there, she realized that she was being led to safety. I know this because....	It is entertain because it is a story.
This is how you get to my house. First, go down Providence Road to Hull Street. Take a left. Go 1 mile and turn right. My house is the third house on the left. It is green. I know this because...	It is inform because it gives directions.