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books 9-10: interleave readings with their questions (paragraph pairs)

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FEEDBACK: Alan needs the wrench because he's fixing the machine. {bk10-l3d-f7-fb10.mp3}
# Source: ST §Reading: Three Paragraphs
$GRAMMAR Reading: Four Short Paragraphs
ID: l3-s6-r
$GRAMMAR Reading: Four Short Paragraphs — Paragraph 1
ID: l3-s6-r-p1
READING
INTRO: Four short paragraphs to read — Martha, Joe, some manners, and Beth. You'll answer questions about topic, main idea, and titles next.
INTRO: Four short paragraphs to read — Martha, Joe, some manners, and Beth. After each one you'll answer a question about its topic, main idea, or title.
CARD: **Paragraph 1.** Martha's husband gave her some money for her birthday. She couldn't decide how to use it. She went to the mall. She looked at furniture and other things for the house. Then she looked at yard tools. She also looked at new clothes. She couldn't decide. She put her money in the bank.
CARD: **Paragraph 2.** Joe's sick. He doesn't feel well. His head and throat hurt. He'd like to take some medicine. There are many medicines in the drugstore, but he's afraid that he'll take the wrong one. He thinks he should see a doctor, but he's afraid the visit will be expensive. While Joe is trying to decide between a doctor's visit and medicine, he is getting worse.
CARD: **Paragraph 3.** There are some rules for polite introductions. In the United States most people shake hands when they meet others for the first time. Women don't always shake hands with other women. When they are sitting, men usually stand up for introductions. Women don't have to stand, but most women do stand when they meet older people or people of higher rank. Remember these rules when you make introductions.
CARD: **Paragraph 4.** Beth wants a new coat and the department store at the mall is having a big winter coat sale. She knows that she can save a lot of money at the sale. The mall will be very crowded because a lot of people will want to save money, too. She knows she'll have to get to the mall early.
# Source: ST §What's the Topic?
$PRODUCE What's the Topic?
ID: l3-s6
REFERENCE: l3-s6-r
INTRO: The topic is what a paragraph is about — a short phrase, not a sentence. Type the topic of Paragraph 1.
$PRODUCE What's the Topic? — Paragraph 1
ID: l3-s6-p1
REFERENCE: l3-s6-r-p1
INTRO: The topic is what a paragraph is about — a short phrase, not a sentence. Type the topic of the paragraph you just read.
INSTRUCTION: Type the topic in a short phrase.
INPUT: type
CHECK: llm
RUBRIC: Accept any short phrase stating Martha's birthday money or spending her birthday money.
PROMPT: Paragraph 1: what is the topic?
PROMPT: What is the topic?
RESPONSE: Martha's birthday money
# Source: ST §What's the Main Idea?
$PRODUCE What's the Main Idea?
ID: l3-s7
REFERENCE: l3-s6-r
INTRO: Now full sentences: state the main idea of each paragraph. Open the reading whenever you need it.
$PRODUCE What's the Main Idea? — Paragraph 1
ID: l3-s7-p1
REFERENCE: l3-s6-r-p1
INTRO: Now a full sentence: state the paragraph's main idea. Open the reading whenever you need it.
INSTRUCTION: State the main idea in a complete sentence.
INPUT: speak
CHECK: llm
RUBRIC: Treat the model answer as the key; accept any complete sentence expressing the same main idea in other words. A detail from the paragraph instead of the main point fails.
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: Paragraph 1: what is the main idea?
PROMPT: What is the main idea?
RESPONSE: Martha couldn't decide how to spend her money.
PROMPT: Paragraph 2: what is the main idea?
# Source: ST §Reading: Three Paragraphs
$GRAMMAR Reading: Four Short Paragraphs — Paragraph 2
ID: l3-s6-r-p2
READING
CARD: **Paragraph 2.** Joe's sick. He doesn't feel well. His head and throat hurt. He'd like to take some medicine. There are many medicines in the drugstore, but he's afraid that he'll take the wrong one. He thinks he should see a doctor, but he's afraid the visit will be expensive. While Joe is trying to decide between a doctor's visit and medicine, he is getting worse.
# Source: ST §What's the Main Idea?
$PRODUCE What's the Main Idea? — Paragraph 2
ID: l3-s7-p2
REFERENCE: l3-s6-r-p2
INSTRUCTION: State the main idea in a complete sentence.
INPUT: speak
CHECK: llm
RUBRIC: Treat the model answer as the key; accept any complete sentence expressing the same main idea in other words. A detail from the paragraph instead of the main point fails.
PROMPT: What is the main idea?
RESPONSE: Joe is getting worse while trying to decide whether to see a doctor or take medicine.
PROMPT: Paragraph 3: what is the main idea?
# Source: ST §Reading: Three Paragraphs
$GRAMMAR Reading: Four Short Paragraphs — Paragraph 3
ID: l3-s6-r-p3
READING
CARD: **Paragraph 3.** There are some rules for polite introductions. In the United States most people shake hands when they meet others for the first time. Women don't always shake hands with other women. When they are sitting, men usually stand up for introductions. Women don't have to stand, but most women do stand when they meet older people or people of higher rank. Remember these rules when you make introductions.
# Source: ST §What's the Main Idea?
$PRODUCE What's the Main Idea? — Paragraph 3
ID: l3-s7-p3
REFERENCE: l3-s6-r-p3
INSTRUCTION: State the main idea in a complete sentence.
INPUT: speak
CHECK: llm
RUBRIC: Treat the model answer as the key; accept any complete sentence expressing the same main idea in other words. A detail from the paragraph instead of the main point fails.
PROMPT: What is the main idea?
RESPONSE: There are several rules for making polite introductions in the United States.
# Source: ST §Reading: Three Paragraphs
$GRAMMAR Reading: Four Short Paragraphs — Paragraph 4
ID: l3-s6-r-p4
READING
CARD: **Paragraph 4.** Beth wants a new coat and the department store at the mall is having a big winter coat sale. She knows that she can save a lot of money at the sale. The mall will be very crowded because a lot of people will want to save money, too. She knows she'll have to get to the mall early.
# Source: ST §What Do You Want to Call It?
$SELECT Pick the Best Title
ID: l3-s8
REFERENCE: l3-s6-r
INTRO: A good title fits the whole paragraph, not just one detail. Read Paragraph 4 and tap the best title.
$SELECT Pick the Best Title — Paragraph 4
ID: l3-s8-p4
REFERENCE: l3-s6-r-p4
INTRO: A good title fits the whole paragraph, not just one detail. Tap the best title for the paragraph you just read.
INSTRUCTION: Tap the best title.
OPTION: a | A Cold Winter
OPTION: b | A New Coat
OPTION: c | Department Stores
TEMPLATE: Paragraph 4: select the best title.
TEMPLATE: Select the best title.
ANSWER: b
# Source: ST §Reading: Three Paragraphs for Summary
$GRAMMAR Reading: Brad, Ned, and Lucy
ID: l3-s29-r
$GRAMMAR Reading: Brad, Ned, and Lucy — Paragraph 1
ID: l3-s29-r-p1
READING
INTRO: Three more paragraphs to read — a yard, two newspapers, and a cashier. You'll choose the best summary of each.
INTRO: Three more paragraphs to read — a yard, two newspapers, and a cashier. After each one, you'll choose its best summary.
CARD: **Paragraph 1.** When Brad has some spare time, he works in his yard. Every day he picks up the leaves and once a week he cuts the grass. Last week he put flowers around the trees and in front of the house. Next fall he's going to put some vegetables in his back yard. Brad's yard really keeps him busy.
CARD: **Paragraph 2.** Newspapers are important to Ned. He wants to know the local news and the news from around the world. He gets a morning paper and an evening paper. Every day he reads both of these papers. He also reads the business news. He thinks that he's a better businessman because he knows the news of the world and his city.
CARD: **Paragraph 3.** Lucy is a cashier in a hotel restaurant. She adds up the checks and takes the money from the customers after they eat. She thinks her job is interesting, and she likes it. People from many places around the world come to eat in the restaurant. Lucy enjoys meeting them. She hopes that one day she will be able to take a vacation in their countries.
# Source: ST §What's It All About?
$SELECT Choose the Best Summary
ID: l3-s29
REFERENCE: l3-s29-r
INTRO: A good summary keeps the point and drops the details. For each paragraph, tap the summary that does both.
$SELECT Choose the Best Summary — Paragraph 1
ID: l3-s29-p1
REFERENCE: l3-s29-r-p1
INTRO: A good summary keeps the point and drops the details. Tap the summary that does both.
INSTRUCTION: Tap the best summary.
EXAMPLE
TEMPLATE: Paragraph 1: select the best summary.
TEMPLATE: Select the best summary.
OPTION: a | Brad spends a lot of time working in his yard. It really keeps him busy.
OPTION: b | Brad has a lot of spare time. Sometimes he works in his yard.
OPTION: c | Brad has a front yard and a back yard. He has flowers and trees in them.
ANSWER: a
TEMPLATE: Paragraph 2: select the best summary.
# Source: ST §Reading: Three Paragraphs for Summary
$GRAMMAR Reading: Brad, Ned, and Lucy — Paragraph 2
ID: l3-s29-r-p2
READING
CARD: **Paragraph 2.** Newspapers are important to Ned. He wants to know the local news and the news from around the world. He gets a morning paper and an evening paper. Every day he reads both of these papers. He also reads the business news. He thinks that he's a better businessman because he knows the news of the world and his city.
# Source: ST §What's It All About?
$SELECT Choose the Best Summary — Paragraph 2
ID: l3-s29-p2
REFERENCE: l3-s29-r-p2
INSTRUCTION: Tap the best summary.
TEMPLATE: Select the best summary.
OPTION: a | Ned gets a morning and an evening newspaper. He reads them both every day.
OPTION: b | Keeping up with world and local news is important to Ned. He thinks this makes him a better businessman.
OPTION: c | Ned reads two newspapers. He likes to read the business news.
ANSWER: b
TEMPLATE: Paragraph 3: select the best summary.
# Source: ST §Reading: Three Paragraphs for Summary
$GRAMMAR Reading: Brad, Ned, and Lucy — Paragraph 3
ID: l3-s29-r-p3
READING
CARD: **Paragraph 3.** Lucy is a cashier in a hotel restaurant. She adds up the checks and takes the money from the customers after they eat. She thinks her job is interesting, and she likes it. People from many places around the world come to eat in the restaurant. Lucy enjoys meeting them. She hopes that one day she will be able to take a vacation in their countries.
# Source: ST §What's It All About?
$SELECT Choose the Best Summary — Paragraph 3
ID: l3-s29-p3
REFERENCE: l3-s29-r-p3
INSTRUCTION: Tap the best summary.
TEMPLATE: Select the best summary.
OPTION: a | Lucy likes her job, but she wants to take a vacation around the world. She likes to travel and meet people.
OPTION: b | Lucy likes her job because she meets interesting people from different places around the world. She hopes to visit their countries one day.
OPTION: c | Lucy is a cashier in a hotel restaurant. Hotel restaurant cashiers have interesting jobs taking money from people from around the world.