Question

the numbers of time

explore how to answer this question: how does paragraph 3 build on the information in paragraphs 1 and 2? this part of the article tells how the ancient egyptians figured out measuring time. it has a problem - solution structure. read the paragraphs again. write one sentence from paragraph 1 that describes the problem the egyptians solved. then write one sentence from paragraph 2 and one sentence from paragraph 3 that states part of the solution.

use the chart below to help you understand the problem - solution structure of the article. complete the entry for paragraph 2.

paragraph function

1 presents the problem. the ancient egyptians wanted to measure time.

2 presents part of the solution.

think about the purpose of paragraph 3. explain how paragraph 3 develops paragraphs 1 and 2.

close reading

how does each sentence in paragraph 4 help readers understand the solution to the problem of measuring time at night?

what problem does the question from the article point out?

circle the correct answer.

paragraph 4 begins with this question: but how to measure time at night after the sun went down? how does this question connect the ideas in paragraph 3 to the ideas in paragraph 4?

a it points out that basing the unit of time on the moons patterns has several problems.

b it prepares the reader to understand that the egyptians invented more than one way to measure time.

c it implies that the shadow clocks were not accurate enough to measure time while the sun was up.

d it helps the reader understand that the ancient egyptians were unable to solve all problems related to measuring time.

show your thinking

look at the answer that you chose above. explain why your choice is correct.

discuss how the two parts of the article work together to present important ideas about ancient egyptian time measurement. how does the second half build on the first?

Explanation:

Paragraph 3 likely discusses some aspect of ancient Egyptian time - measuring methods during the day (shadow - clocks). The question in paragraph 4 about measuring time at night sets up the idea that the Egyptians had multiple ways to measure time. Option B is correct as it shows the transition from day - time measurement methods to night - time ones, indicating that the Egyptians invented more than one way to measure time.

Answer:

B. It prepares the reader to understand that the Egyptians invented more than one way to measure time.