As someone who has lived on the outer edge of the Lake Erie’s snowbelt for all of my life, snow is something that I frequently experience.

Let it Snow

 As someone who has lived on the outer edge of the Lake Erie’s snowbelt for all of my life, snow is something that I frequently experience. It always amazes me when people get excited about the snow because for me, it’s commonplace. Having snowball fights and building snowmen is fun, but the right type of snow is necessary in order to build a snowman or have a snowball stay together. People can create the best snowballs, snowmen, or other snow creations when there is wet snow; there are two other types of snow, too, the medium-wet snow and the dry snow.

 

 Wet snow is the best snow for packing. This type of snow often occurs when cold air flows over a warm body of water, such as Lake Erie. Because it does travel over the lake and pick up its moisture, the snow itself is extremely moist. At times, it almost feels as if I am holding ice because the snow often maintains its same shape when taken off the ground; in other words, if I grab a hunk of snow in the shape of a rectangle, it will remain as a rectangle even in my hand. Still, the benefit of having this type of snow is that I can pick the snow up and mold it however I want. For instance, I can not only create a snowball, but I can place that snowball on the ground and roll it to create an even bigger snowball until it is large enough for the snowman’s base.  Once a snow creature is built, it’s also possible to sculpt and mold this snow. Adding extra snow is easy, as the new snow sticks to your creation because of its moisture.

 

Dry snow is the opposite of wet snow; this type of snow, commonly referred to as powder, has little to no moisture in it. Much like if you cupped your hand and placed sugar in it, letting it fall to a bowl beneath, powdered snow will quickly fall from your hands when you try to pack it together. Therefore, this type of snow does not lend itself to building any form of snow creations.  While it doesn’t work for building snow creations, ski resorts commonly use it as a top layer of snow, even if it is manufactured, because it is less likely than wet snow to turn into ice and is very light.  Skiers are able to quickly turn, something that would be extremely difficult if they were skiing within very wet snow.

 

 Medium-wet snow does have some moisture, so it is possible, albeit more difficult than wet snow, to build snowmen and snowballs with medium-wet snow. Depending on its level of moisture, it will pack, but you might have to try packing it a few times, and some snow might fall off the creation. Because it has some moisture, medium-wet snow is a little heavier than powder but less heavy than wet snow. 

 

While driving in the snow is often difficult and downright dangerous, having the opportunities to have snowball fights and build snow creatures makes up for it. However, it’s important to remember that not every kind of snow will give you opportunities to have that snowball fight or build that snow creature you’ve been dreaming about. If you want to do these things, wish for wet snow!

 

Question 1Gracie mentions to you that her instructor said this about the skiing information in the third paragraph:

 

“This information about skiing is interesting, but it doesn’t work.”

 

Why would Gracie’s instructor say this?

 

a. Gracie’s instructor hates skiing, so he doesn’t want to read about it in an essay.

 

b. Her instructor wants Gracie to develop a new paragraph about snow skiing.

 

c. Gracie’s instructor noticed several misspellings and makes it clear that her audience won’t understand her ideas.

 

d. Her instructor knows that currently, the information about skiing does not prove Gracie’s thesis statement.

 

Question 2This statement works well for the conclusion because it brings new information, an essential component of developing a strong concluding paragraph:

 

While driving in the snow is often difficult and downright dangerous, having the opportunities to have snowball fights and build snow creatures makes up for it.

 

True

 

False

 

Question 3Based on the descriptions of wet snow, dry snow, and medium-wet snow, Gracie used this characteristic to classify the types of snow:

 

a. Coloration

 

b. Size and shape

 

c. Moisture levels

 

d. Method of formation

 

Question 4Something missing from the conclusion is a summary of the types of snow.

 

True

 

False

 

Question 5Why might the ski information be identified as off topic?

 

a. It is about a sport, not snow.

 

b. It is  because wet snow is best for skiing.

 

c. It does not directly prove that dry snow is bad for sculptures and snowballs.

 

d. It is too personal and this essay needs to be more formal.

 

Question 6Gracie’s essay switches points of view.

 

True

 

False

 

Question 7How could Gracie improve her fourth paragraph about medium wet snow?

 

a. This is where she should talk about skiing

 

b. She could add a scientific explanation about why all the snow feels different

 

c. She could give a more specific example or illustration of what happens when you try to use medium wet snow in a sculpture.

 

d. She could add a memory of playing in wet snow as a child.

 

Question 8Which of the following ways can this sentence be rewritten so that it is clearer and more concise but still maintains its original meaning?

 

Dry snow is the opposite of wet snow; this type of snow, commonly referred to as powder, has little to no moisture in it.

 

a. Dry snow–the opposite of wet snow; this type of snow, commonly referred to as powder, since it is almost like a powder, has little to no moisture in it.

 

b. Dry snow, commonly referred to as powder, is the opposite of wet snow and has little to no moisture in it.

 

c. Commonly referred to as powder, dry snow, is the opposite of wet snow; this type of snow has little to no moisture in it.

 

d. Dry snow is not even similar to wet snow; commonly referred to as powder, this type of snow has little to no moisture in it.

 

Question 9Which word is the best replacement for “things” with in the following sentence so the meaning is clear?

 

If you want to do these things, wish for wet snow!

 

a. Activities

 

b. Endeavors

 

c. Items

 

d. Abilities

 

Question 10Which transitional phrase in the following sentence hints that Gracie did not express her ideas as clearly as she could have?

 

At times, it almost feels as if I am holding ice because the snow often maintains its same shape when taken off the ground; in other words, if I grab a hunk of snow in the shape of a rectangle, it will remain as a rectangle even in my hand.

 

a. At times

 

b. As if

 

c. In other words

 

d. If I grab

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