Question

Chrissy is writing a paragraph comparing and contrasting the Maori and Haida views about nature. Which is the best topic sentence?

A. The Maori and Haida had different views of nature, as illustrated by their creation myths.
B. The Maori and the Haida are two very different cultures with very different creation myths.
C. The Haida see people as the caretakers of the elements of nature.
D. The Maori see people as being in constant conflict with all elements of nature.

Answer 1

Answer: I feel like it should be A * I will be shocked if it is wrong*

Explanation: the answer choices felt very sus because you can't use that to compare and contrast and the only way you can compare and contrast is to show the different views by nature and she can use that in a compare and contrast graphic organiser

Answer 2

The best topic sentence for Chrissy's paragraph comparing and contrasting the Maori and Haida views about nature would be:

A. The Maori and Haida had different views of nature, as illustrated by their creation myths.

This topic sentence clearly states the purpose of the paragraph, which is to compare and contrast the views of the Maori and Haida regarding nature. It specifically mentions that these differences can be seen through their creation myths, indicating that the paragraph will explore those myths to support the comparison and contrast.