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Apples! Apples! Everywhere
7. Paragraphs will often contain a topic sentence. The topic sentence tells what information the
paragraph will contain. What is the topic sentence of the third paragraph? Write this sentence on the line
below.
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8. Much more is known about Johnny Appleseed than that contained in this article. Without re-reading
the article, identify only those statements that contain information included in the article. Place an X on
the line in front of those statements.
a.
Johnny Appleseed had stepbrothers.
b.
One of Johnny Appleseed's stepbrothers was named Nathaniel.
c.
Johnny Appleseed's favorite book was the Bible.
d.
Nathaniel Chapman was one of the Minutemen who fought at Concord.
e.
John Chapman was 18 years old when he left home to go west.
f.
Johnny Appleseed was an eccentric.
g.
John Chapman was also known as the Apple Tree Man.
h.
Johnny Appleseed was a vegetarian.
9. Johnny Appleseed contributed much to our way of life. He started many apple orchards throughout
the Midwest. He was kind to animals and humans. He helped the poor when they could not help
themselves. In your judgment, which one of these was his greatest contribution? Give reasons for your
choice.
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