Writing Prompt: Informational Read paragraphs 12–14 individually, and write a paragraph explaining how McGonigal
expands her initial claim in this section. What evidence has she provided so far to support
this newly expanded version of the claim? Be sure to:
Organize your ideas using a logical structure.
Identify the author's claim.
• Evaluate the author's various types of evidence.

The brother of a presidential candidate writes an editorial in which he defends this candidate against charges of corruption. in such a circumstance, it is most appropriate for the reader to a) suspect that the candidate may have been framed. b) consider whether the candidate has the best family or not. c) wonder if the writer may be biased, due to his family connection. d) wonder if the writer may be inaccurate, due to wanting to get people to read his column. \

If this were a fictionalized account, instead of a memoir, which might be the opening sentence? a) i am not your prisoner. b) i find myself in prison. c) you have taken me prisoner. d) black hawk had been taken prisoner.

At a restaurant,one small drink costs $1.15 and one large drink costs $1.75 a family buys three small drinks and two large drinks.before tax,what is the total cost for the drinks at this restaurant