Editorial Development: Bonnie Brook Communications

SKILL PRACTICE
Read each question. Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer.
 1. Why did the author start the flier with questions?
A 
to indicate dialogue
B 
to make students think about the topic
C 
to show questions that will be addressed
D 
to ask readers their opinions
 2. What is the purpose of the “Even More Answers” 
section?
A 
to show how one industry can have many types 
of jobs
B 
to answer the questions in the previous section
C 
to describe jobs in construction
D 
to explain how to select electives
 3. The author included the bulleted list to show 
.
A 
the most popular careers
B 
the top-paying industries
C 
the fastest-growing career fields
D 
the industries that the speakers work in
 4. What is the purpose of the flier?
A 
to persuade students to choose a career
B 
to describe different types of jobs
C 
to inform students about an event
D 
to prepare students for high school
STRATEGY PRACTICE
Write a question you had while reading the flier. Share it with a partner, and discuss 
how to find answers to your questions.
 
 
Author’s Purpose
Sat
urday, 
May 11
9:0
0 a.m.
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2:30 p.
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Se
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Pick up a schedule 
of rooms, times, 
and speakers from 
the Counseling 
Office.
3458.indb 162
10/31/12 7:35 AM

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