Vocabulary
Author's purpose
Argument
Synthesizing Information
100
This is written about a famous person's life by someone else.
What is biography?
100
The purpose of the following passage:
Dear Mom & Dad,
I really want a dog. You should let me get a dog, because I have been good. Also, a dog will be a good friend for me. In conclusion, you should definitely let me get a dog.
Love,
your son, Billy
What is persuade?
100
Read the following passage from timeforkids.com:
"We still need to send humans into space. Earth could become overpopulated. If we fail to address climate change, the planet could become uninhabitable. We’ll need to go to space to survive. With the Artemis missions, we could establish a moon base. That would be a step toward the bigger goal of reaching Mars. We need to find out if living on Mars is possible. The robotic missions send back a lot of information. But it won’t be enough to help us understand how we’d fare on another planet. Only human exploration can prepare us for that future."
The claim that is presented.
What is "We still need to send humans into space."?
passage from https://www.timeforkids.com/g56/do-we-still-need-to-send-people-into-space/
100
This media format involves a visual representation of quantitative information.
What is a graph?
200
When an author wants to convince you to do something.
What is persuade?
200
The purpose of Star Wars.
What is to entertain?
200
Read the following passage from timeforkids.com:
"We still need to send humans into space. Earth could become overpopulated. If we fail to address climate change, the planet could become uninhabitable. We’ll need to go to space to survive. With the Artemis missions, we could establish a moon base. That would be a step toward the bigger goal of reaching Mars. We need to find out if living on Mars is possible. The robotic missions send back a lot of information. But it won’t be enough to help us understand how we’d fare on another planet. Only human exploration can prepare us for that future."
The reasoning the author uses.
Answers will vary.
200
The number of kids in the Northwest who voted "no" on using school uniforms.
What is 9?
300
When an author writes to inform us of something.
What is inform?
300
The purpose of a newspaper article.
What is to inform?
300
Read the following passage from timeforkids.com:
"Space travel can take a huge toll on the human body. Two of the most dangerous aspects of going to space are radiation and microgravity. They can lead to weakened bones and cell damage. Astronauts also experience fatigue and depression from long periods of isolation. Living in a spacecraft is not easy. Advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and robotics have transformed space missions. Rovers and robots can perform as well as, or better than, people. They could stay on the moon or Mars for decades, doing research, with no danger to human life."
The claim the author makes.
What is "Space travel can take a huge toll on the human body"?
Passage from https://www.timeforkids.com/g56/do-we-still-need-to-send-people-into-space/
300
The region that had the most votes.
400
The difference between reason and evidence.
Answers may vary
400
The purpose of the following passage:
"Have you seen the dancing show on tv? It is very entertaining. You should watch it because you will see new dance moves. You will like the music, too. Sometimes I like to get up and dance while the show is on. The show is really good and you will enjoy it!"
What is persuade?
Question from https://newfield.cps.edu/classrooms1920/4th/5_4%20authorspurposeweek%20combined.pdf
400
Read the following passage from timeforkids.com:
"Space travel can take a huge toll on the human body. Two of the most dangerous aspects of going to space are radiation and microgravity. They can lead to weakened bones and cell damage. Astronauts also experience fatigue and depression from long periods of isolation. Living in a spacecraft is not easy. Advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and robotics have transformed space missions. Rovers and robots can perform as well as, or better than, people. They could stay on the moon or Mars for decades, doing research, with no danger to human life."
The reason(s) the author used.
Answers may vary.
400
Uniforms can also help build a sense of community: Because everyone is wearing the same thing, students feel like they’re on the same team. In addition, the policies reduce pressure to wear the latest styles and accessories, and can help kids who can’t afford them feel less singled out, some parents and school officials say.
The way this paragraph can help support the information on the graph.
500
Requirements of relevant evidence.
Answers may vary, but could include:
- true information
- from a reliable source
- current information
500
The purpose of the following passage:
"Smoking is a bad habit. Smoking costs Americans thousands of dollars a year. It also causes major health problems. There are over 4,800 chemicals found in one cigarette. Smoking is a habit that people can choose to quit, but it takes a lot of effort."
What is to inform?
Question from https://newfield.cps.edu/classrooms1920/4th/5_4%20authorspurposeweek%20combined.pdf
500
The qualifications to having a valid argument.
What are:
strong claim with reasons and evidence to support that claim?
500
3 sentences that support the information in the graph.
Answers will vary.