Introduce and Organize Topic Practice Test

A student is writing an explanatory piece titled “Why Some Lakes Turn Green in Summer.” The draft plan is:

• Paragraph 1: A personal story about swimming
• Paragraph 2: What algae is (definition)
• Paragraph 3: How extra nutrients from fertilizer enter lakes (cause)
• Paragraph 4: How algae blooms reduce oxygen and harm fish (effect)

Which change would most improve the organization for an informational cause/effect explanation?

A student is drafting an informational essay about “Why Some Cities Have More Air Pollution.” The student’s outline is:

• Causes: vehicle exhaust, factory emissions, weather patterns that trap smog
• Effects: health problems, reduced visibility, damage to buildings

Which statement best evaluates the organization of this outline?