Summer Article
Which of the following details from the essay best describes the harmful effects that year-round school has on students?
a. For example, a high school in Arizona had a cost increase of $157,000 when they switched to year-round schooling.
b. Obviously, the summer is crucial to a child’s learning and development. Why should this invaluable part of a young person’s life be taken away?
c. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the traditional school year. Why change something that works so well?
d. Keeping school open in the middle of summer requires air conditioning, and that adds significantly to the school’s expenses.
b. Obviously, the summer is crucial to a child’s learning and development. Why should this invaluable part of a young person’s life be taken away?
what an author is trying to make you think
a. claim
b. counterargument
c. emotional appeal
d. evidence
tone
a. claim
Which type of evidence…
tells why you should do or believe something
E = Examples
R = Reasons
A = Anecdotes
S = Statistics
Eo = Expert Opinions
R = Reasons
Which type of text structure…
is in order of time
a. Chronological
b. Cause and effect
c. Compare and contrast
d. Problem and solution
e. Sequential
a. Chronological
Which of these details from the essay best supports the conclusion that a year-round schedule has no positive effects on education?
a. Since there is no evidence of higher test scores, many schools that change to year-round schedules end up switching back. For example, since 1980, 95 percent of schools that tried the year-round schedule changed back to a traditional calendar.
b. When a school changes to a year-round schedule, the costs skyrocket.
c. One expert, Dr. Peter Scales, says, “The biggest plus of camp is that camps help young people discover and explore their talents, interests, and values. Most schools don’t satisfy all these needs.”
d. Most year-round schedules use the 45-15 method: 45 days of school followed by 15 days off.
a. Since there is no evidence of higher test scores, many schools that change to year-round schedules end up switching back. For example, since 1980, 95 percent of schools that tried the year-round schedule changed back to a traditional calendar.
DEFINITION
an attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience
a. claim
b. counterargument
c. emotional appeal
d. evidence
e. tone
e. tone
Which type of evidence…
tells you facts in number form
E = Examples
R = Reasons
A = Anecdotes
S = Statistics
Eo = Expert Opinions
S = Statistics
Which type of text structure…
shows what is in common and what is different
a. Chronological
b. Cause and effect
c. Compare and contrast
d. Problem and solution
e. Sequential
c. Compare and contrast
What is the author's main claim or argument?
a. Most year-round school schedules have 45 days of school followed by 15 days off, which means there are many first and last days of school.
b. Many schools who have tried the year-round school model have eventually switched back to a traditional calendar.
c. Schools should continue to follow the traditional schedule with a long summer break, instead of a year round model.
d. Summer camp is an important and beneficial experience for students.
c. Schools should continue to follow the traditional schedule with a long summer break, instead of a year round model.
an argument to oppose an idea
a. claim
b. counterargument
c. emotional appeal
d. evidence
tone
b. counterargument
Which type of evidence…
quotes or paraphrases from those in a position of respect or authority
E = Examples
R = Reasons
A = Anecdotes
S = Statistics
Eo = Expert Opinions
Eo = Expert Opinions
Which type of text structure…
Explains the reason something happened and/or the outcome of something happening
a. Chronological
b. Cause and effect
c. Compare and contrast
d. Problem and solution
e. Sequential
b. Cause and effect
How is the first paragraph of “Summer: 15 Days or 2 1/2 Months?” important for developing the ideas in the passage?
a. It argues that year-round school has a positive impact on student achievement.
b. It explains the reasons that year-round school has a more negative impact on students than positive.
c. It offers instructions on how schools can start a year-round calendar.
d. It establishes the atmosphere of the last day of school.
b. It explains the reasons that year-round school has a more negative impact on students than positive.
DEFINITION
information that helps support an argument
a. claim
b. counterargument
c. emotional appeal
d. evidence
e. tone
d. evidence
Which type of evidence…
illustrate specific instances
E = Examples
R = Reasons
A = Anecdotes
S = Statistics
Eo = Expert Opinions
E = Examples
Which type of text structure…
states an issue and a resolution
a. Chronological
b. Cause and effect
c. Compare and contrast
d. Problem and solution
e. Sequential
d. Problem and solution
What is the meaning of the word constructive as it is used in paragraph 2 of the article?
a. unproductive
b. supportive
c. positive
d. additive
b. supportive
arguing or persuading by creating an response of fear or humor
a. claim
b. counterargument
c. emotional appeal
d. evidence
e. tone
c. emotional appeal
Which type of evidence…
is a brief story or personal experience
E = Examples
R = Reasons
A = Anecdotes
S = Statistics
Eo = Expert Opinions
A = Anecdotes
Which type of text structure…
describes steps in the order they occur
a. Chronological
b. Cause and effect
c. Compare and contrast
d. Problem and solution
e. Sequential
e. Sequential