Argumentative
What is a claim?
A claim is the main argument or position the writer is trying to prove.
What is a simile?
A simile is a comparison between two things using “like” or “as.”
Question 2: The author makes the claim that mandatory volunteering can negatively affect teens' health by adding an additional demand. Why is this claim effective and valid?
C. The author says, "Teens who are too busy feel tired, anxious, or depressed. Studies show they often have headaches or stomach aches due to stressed, missed meals, or lack of sleep and they mall fall behind in school, causing their grades to suffer."
Question 1: How does this use of onomatopoeia contribute to the mood of this passage?
A. Words like "sizzle", "hiss", and "pop" create the sounds someone would hear as they waited for food to be cooked on a barbecue or grill
How many pets does Mrs. Culpepper have? Identify them as well
One dog and one cat
Why is evidence important in an argument?
Evidence supports the claim and helps convince the reader that the argument is valid and believable.
Identify the figurative language: “The wind whispered through the trees.”
Personification
Question 3A: How does the author of the Point argument interpret the information from the 2005 collaborative study between the Corporation for National and Community Service and the U.S Census Bureau?
A. The author uses the study to emphasize that there is a correlation between academic success and students who volunteer.
Question 2: How does this use of hyperbole contribute to the mood of this passage?
D. Explode in this context is a hyperbolic expression of excitement; the context makes it clear that the girl is excited about something that is about to happen
What is Mrs. Culpepper's favorite color?
purple
What is a counterargument and why should you include it?
A counterargument is an opposing viewpoint; including it makes your argument stronger by showing you understand other perspectives and can respond to them.
Identify the figurative language: “Her smile was the sun.”
Metaphor
Question 1: The author makes the claim that volunteers benefit from volunteering in a multitude of ways. Why is this claim effective and valid?
B. The author references the United Way when listing the benefits that volunteering provides to those who do it
Question 3A: How does the author develop the mood of this passage?
B. The figurative language often expresses excitement, and the overall mood is anticipating something good will happen soon
Ms. Bustos' least favorite subject
anything science
Why does addressing a counterargument make your argument stronger?
It shows you understand other perspectives and allows you to refute them, making your argument more convincing.
What is hyperbole and why do authors use it?
Hyperbole is an extreme exaggeration; authors use it to emphasize a point or create a strong effect.
What is one of the way the authors develop their Point and Counterpoint arguments in different ways?
A. The author details several benefits of mandatory volunteering, while the author of the Counterpoint argument details several drawback.
Question 3B: Which excerpt from the passage supports the answer in Part A?
D. Throughout the passage, the author uses figurative language that expresses excitement, anticipation, or enthusiasm. This sentence uses the simile, "like a tiny trumpet of joy," which also supports this mood
New song that is stuck in Ms. Bustos' head?
Pinky up
How can word choice influence persuasion in an argument?
Word choice can create emotional appeal, tone, and emphasis, which can influence how the reader feels and responds to the argument.
What two types of figurative language are used in this sentence: “The thunder grumbled angrily like an old man”?
Simile (“like an old man”) and personification (thunder is given human traits—“grumbled angrily”).
Question 3B: How does the author of the Counterpoint argument interpret the information from the same 2005 study differently?
D. The author uses statistics from the study to claim that "minority of teenagers who do not volunteer are only choosing not to participate because they do not have the time."
How does this use of idiom contribute to the mood of this passage?
C. This correctly explains the meaning of "sit tight" and the mood of the passage is an excited one because of the anticipation the child is experiencing
Name of Ms. Bustos' foster dog
Gigio