Question

1.2.2 study: informational texts
we are not alone. talking with friends or loved ones about experiences and
feelings can help us cope in challenging times. use these tips and suggestions
to get the conversation going.

• be flexible about the format. a conversation can be over

the phone or in person (6 feet apart and wearing a mask as
recommended). you might try a video chat. heres a resource
that explains different video conferencing technologies.

• be ready to listen. it can help to put aside things that may be distracting.
• ask open - ended questions. use the questions below

to get the conversation started. you may want to share
your own experiences first to get things going.
a. three headings break the text into sections that further describe the
steps in having a meaningful conversation.
b. three numbered points rank the ways meaningful conversations help
young people to feel connected.
c. three bulleted points follow one heading, each focusing on a different
way to practice having meaningful conversations.
d. three steps explain how to have a meaningful conversation from start to
finish.

Explanation:

• Analyze Option A: The text has bullet points, not headings, so A is incorrect.
• Analyze Option B: The points are about how to have conversations, not ranking how conversations help young people feel connected, so B is incorrect.
• Analyze Option C: The text has one heading ("Use these tips and suggestions to get the conversation going") followed by three bulleted points, each giving a tip (flexible format, ready to listen, ask open - ended questions) for having meaningful conversations. This matches.
• Analyze Option D: The points are tips, not a step - by - step process from start to finish of a conversation, so D is incorrect.

Answer:

C. Three bulleted points follow one heading, each focusing on a different way to practice having meaningful conversations.