Schooling Argument 1
How does the use of quoted words, below, contribute to the strength of the author’s argument that homeschooling is the smartest way to teach children? "I could take that extra time with him," Davis says. Plus, reading time became more than just a push toward literacy; it was Mommy-Luke bonding time — something no school could compete with. "Now he devours books in like a week's time or less," she says. (RI.8.5) *
A.) This quote was stated by a mother with two children and feels that homeschooling places children into the real-world.
B.) This quote was stated by a mother and this quote adds to the advantages of being able to spend additional bonding time with children through reading.
C.) This quote weakens the argument by only interviewing one person and their experience with homeschooling
D.) This quote shows the hardships that a mother faces having her children home during school hours.
B.) This quote was stated by a mother and this quote adds to the advantages of being able to spend additional bonding time with children through reading.
In paragraph 11 of "Homeschooling is the Smartest..," the author states, “The biggest stereotype surrounding homeschooling is that constant one-on-one teaching deprives kids of the socialization they need to thrive.” Which part of the argument does this quote represent? (RI.8.8) *
A.) Claim
B.) Counterclaim
C.) Rebuttal
D.) Reasons
B.) Counterclaim
Which of the following details shows an example of fallacy within the article? (RI.8.8) *
A.) “I can’t understand why the more responsible segments of the zoo industry have not come to their senses and acknowledged the obvious—the present state of zoos is untenable.”
B.) “Of the estimated 200 public display facilities in Canada, only 26—slightly more than 10 percent—have been deemed to meet the standards of the Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA).”
C.) “But most zoos fail to live up to their own propaganda and vast numbers of zoo animals continue to endure lives of misery and deprivation.”
D.) “Only 16 species have established self-sustaining populations in the wild as a result of captive breeding efforts, and most of those programs were initiated by government wildlife agencies—not zoos.”
A.) “I can’t understand why the more responsible segments of the zoo industry have not come to their senses and acknowledged the obvious—the present state of zoos is untenable.”
Which detail most closely describes the claim of the article, Zoos Connect Us to the Natural World? (RI.8.8) *
A.) “In fact, recent advances in exhibit design, animal nutrition, genetic management, and veterinary medicine have revolutionized animal welfare and care in our zoos.”
B.) “But less well covered was the very real success that our nation’s best zoos have had in nurturing the animals who live within their walls.”
C.) “The result is that zoo gorillas exhibit behavior similar to their wild counterparts, reproduce consistently, and live longer on average than they do in nature.”
D.) “Today, more than 90 percent of mammals housed in accredited2 facilities were born in zoos and not taken from the wild.”
B.) “But less well covered was the very real success that our nation’s best zoos have had in nurturing the animals who live within their walls.”
In an argument, authors try to acknowledge and respond to conflicting evidence or viewpoints. Which statement from the text "Raising the driving Age to 18" best acknowledges a conflicting viewpoint to the stance that the driving age should be raised to 18? (RI.8.6) *
A.) "Although the easiest thing to do may be to let 16-year-olds drive, it is not the safest."
B.) "Driving is a privilege, as well as a responsibility, that teenagers are not prepared for."
C.) "Changing the driving age not only lowers the risk of young teens getting in accidents and harming themselves but it would also protect others, making the road a less hazardous place."
D.) "Around 6,000 teenage drivers are killed in car accidents each year."
A.) "Although the easiest thing to do may be to let 16-year-olds drive, it is not the safest."
How does the section, "Lack of Interpersonal Skill Development" in the traditional in-person learning article contribute to the development of the argument? (RI.8.5) *
A.) This section develops the argument because it explains that online courses lack the interactive elements of traditional classrooms that help students develop crucial interpersonal skills for the future
B.) This section weakens the argument by including a counterclaim within this section by stating "although online courses may seem convenient..."
C.) This section develops the argument because is explains that having debates and in-class discussions with professors and peers who all have unique personalities motivates students to develop their own opinions and build the confidence to voice them.
D.) This section weakens the argument by providing no reasons to support the claim that traditional in-person learning is more advantageous than homeschooling.
A.) This section develops the argument because it explains that online courses lack the interactive elements of traditional classrooms that help students develop crucial interpersonal skills for the future
How do the subheadings, "Lack of Interpersonal Skill Development, " Lack of Memory," etc. develop the argument in "Why Traditional Classroom Learning Is Better Than Online Courses"? (RI.8.5) *
A.) Each subheading serves as the counterclaim.
B.) Each subheading proves why online learning benefits students.
C.) Each subheading serves as a reason to support the claim.
D.) Each subheading highlights the currency of the argument.
C.) Each subheading serves as a reason to support the claim.
Which detail most closely describes the author’s claim in the article "Zoos: Myth and Reality"? (RI.8.8) *
A.) “But most zoos fail to live up to their own propaganda and vast numbers of zoo animals continue to endure lives of misery and deprivation.”
B.) “Nearly every zoo, from the smallest amateur operation to the largest professional facilities, claims to be making important contributions to conservation, usually through participation in endangered species captive propagation initiatives and public education programming.”
C.) "Either zoos can voluntarily adopt humane policies and practices, push for the closure of substandard facilities, and participate in advocating for laws to help wildlife, or they can be dragged kicking and screaming into the new millennium.”
D.) "Yet, zoos claim that they teach visitors about wildlife conservation and habitat protection, and their contention that they motivate members of the public to become directly involved in wildlife conservation work doesn’t stand up to scrutiny.”
A.) “But most zoos fail to live up to their own propaganda and vast numbers of zoo animals continue to endure lives of misery and deprivation.”
Using the clues from the details below, define the word languished. “But once relocated from their jungle habitat, gorillas languished. Zoos found it impossible to keep the animals alive for more than a few weeks since little was known about the natural history of gorillas.” (RI.8.4)
A.) Survived
B.) Adapted
C.) Wasted away
D.) Reproduced
C.) Wasted away
he following is an example of the Non fiction Signpost Number and Stats. "Between 1995 and 2004, there were 30,917 fatalities in car accidents that involved 15-to-17-year-old drivers, according to the Foundation for Traffic Safety." Why did the author use those numbers. Check all that apply. (RI.8.1) *
A.) The author was exaggerating to make you think a certain way.
B.) The author was pulling on your heart strings.
C.) The author was trying to help you find facts in the text.
D.) The author wanted you to recognize evidence.
B.) The author was pulling on your heart strings.
D.) The author wanted you to recognize evidence.
Which statement from the text best supports the idea that homeschooling is the smartest choice in the article, "Homeschooling is the smartest way to teach kids in the 21st century"? (RI.8.1) *
A.) "Alison Davis doesn't see homeschooling as some strange alternative to traditional school."
B.) "No form of education is designed to foster more personalized tutelage."
C.) "But even for kids who do struggle, trends suggest the Internet is making it easier."
D.) "TED speaker Ken Robinson emphasizes that students learn best at their preferred speeds and in their preferred manner. "All students are unique individuals with their own hopes, talents, anxieties, fears, passions, and aspirations," he writes. "Engaging them as individuals is the heart of raising achievement."
D.) "TED speaker Ken Robinson emphasizes that students learn best at their preferred speeds and in their preferred manner. "All students are unique individuals with their own hopes, talents, anxieties, fears, passions, and aspirations," he writes. "Engaging them as individuals is the heart of raising achievement."
Which sentence below best shows the author's claim in the article "Why Traditional In-Person Learning is Better than Online Courses"? (RI.8.1) *
A.) "Online courses usually require little to no face-to-face interaction with classmates and teachers."
B.) "While it may seem appropriate to adapt our learning style to keep up with the technology available to us, there are reasons to believe that online courses are not nearly as beneficial to us as traditional-style classroom learning."
C.) "In this article, we'll examine the three main reasons why online courses aren't as advantageous for students as face-to-face classroom experiences."
D.) "Taking online courses is convenient and can save you money, but are they as valuable as traditional, in-person classes?"
C.) "In this article, we'll examine the three main reasons why online courses aren't as advantageous for students as face-to-face classroom experiences."
Which detail best shows one reason in support of the author’s claim in "Zoos: Myths vs. Reality"? (RI.8.1) *
A. “But most zoos fail to live up to their own propaganda and vast numbers of zoo animals continue to endure lives of misery and deprivation.”
B.) “Nearly every zoo, from the smallest amateur operation to the largest professional facilities, claims to be making important contributions to conservation, usually through participation in endangered species captive propagation initiatives and public education programming.”
C.) “Either zoos can voluntarily adopt humane policies and practices, push for the closure of substandard facilities, and participate in advocating for laws to help wildlife, or they can be dragged kicking and screaming into the new millennium.”
D.) “Yet, zoos claim that they teach visitors about wildlife conservation and habitat protection, and their contention that they motivate members of the public to become directly involved in wildlife conservation work doesn’t stand up to scrutiny.”
D.) “Yet, zoos claim that they teach visitors about wildlife conservation and habitat protection, and their contention that they motivate members of the public to become directly involved in wildlife conservation work doesn’t stand up to scrutiny.”
Which of the following DOES NOT support the claim that zoos have had success in nurturing the animals who live within their walls? (RI.8.8) *
A.) “Many species are endangered or threatened and would have little chance of survival without human intervention. Increasingly, zoos are playing an important role in those efforts.”
B.) “Today, more than 90 percent of mammals housed in accredited facilities were born in zoos and not taken from the wild.”
C.) “Some critics have characterized zoos and aquariums as “exploiting’’ animals for personal financial gain.”
D.) “In fact, recent advances in exhibit design, animal nutrition, genetic management, and veterinary medicine have revolutionized animal welfare and care in our zoos.”
C.) “Some critics have characterized zoos and aquariums as “exploiting’’ animals for personal financial gain.”
You can evaluate the strength of an argument by analyzing the types of evidence an author uses. The following statement describes what type of evidence?: "They believe that just because of your birth date, you are dangerous and must be punished by having your ability to drive taken from you. " (R1 8.8) *
a.) Number and Statistics as concrete evidence
b.) Quoted words from experts in their fields
c.) Fallacious Reasoning by making assumptions about a whole group.
d.) Examples and Anecdotes to enhance meaning
c.) Fallacious Reasoning by making assumptions about a whole group.
"Contrary to the belief that homeschooling produces anti-social outcasts, the truth is that some of the most high-achieving, well-adjusted students are poring over math problems at their kitchen table, not a desk in a classroom." The word "outcasts" most likely means... (RI.8.4) *
A.) Relationships or communication between people
B.) Effective, realistic, works well
C.) To not fit in or belong
D.) To encourage or promote an idea
C.) To not fit in or belong
Which statement from the article "Why Traditional In-Person Learning is Better than Online Courses" BEST demonstrates a reason that supports the claim you selected in question #8? (RI.8.1) *
A.) "One problem with online classes is that all too often, they motivate us to get a degree but not to learn."
B.) "A child does not learn how to spell by looking up words in a dictionary; they learn to spell by memorizing words over time through writing practice."
C.) "Motivation is a skill that cannot be developed when students are allowed to complete tasks at their own leisure."
D.) "Many people cannot attend regular class meetings and therefore must utilize online learning."
A.) "One problem with online classes is that all too often, they motivate us to get a degree but not to learn."
Why might the author have used this fallacy to support their position? (RI 8.5) “And one look at the prison-like, off-display holding and service areas in most zoos, where many animals spend a good portion of their lives, is proof of the hypocrisy of zoo claims that things are better for the animals than they were in the past.” *
A.) The detail emphasizes the writer’s point that zoos are not doing all that they say they are for wildlife conservation, animal welfare, and public education.
B.) This detail prompts the reader to feel sympathy for the animals that are held in cages away from their natural habitat while not put on display.
C.) This detail helps the reader to visualize the conditions animals are in when they are held in captivity.
D. All of the above.
D. All of the above.
Which does the writer claim to be "good" zoos? (RI.8.1) *
A.) Zoos accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA).
B.) All aquarium and Zoos
C.) “Learning organization” zoos
D.) Zoos that have Gorillas
A.) Zoos accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA).
The 8th grade standard reads as..." Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced." What is a synonym for the word "delineate" ? *
A.) present and describe
B.) identify and recognize
C.) summarize and retell
D.) annotate and footnote
A.) present and describe
"Maybe that's because a lot of the responsibilities we heap onto schools are jobs better suited for parents." The word "heap" most likely means... (RI.8.4) *A.)
A.) To count or rely on yourself
B.) Group of things placed or thrown into a pile or onto someone else
C.) How qualified, what background is needed in order to do something
D.) To protect or guard something
B.) Group of things placed or thrown into a pile or onto someone else
Why did the author of "Homeschooling is the Smartest Option..." include this research? "The long-term effects of personalization are equally massive. According to a 2009 study of standardized testing, homeschoolers scored in the 86th percentile. The results held true even when controlling for parents' income level, amount of education, teaching credentials, and level of state regulation. Research also suggests that homeschooled kids get into college more often and do better once they're enrolled." (RI.8.6) *
A.) The author included this research to show that the benefits of homeschooling outweighs the negative effects.
B.) The author included this information to show that students may be just as successful, or even more so, being homeschooled as those students that attend traditional in-person learning classes.
C.) The author included this information as a counterclaim to their point of view.
D.) All of the above.
B.) The author included this information to show that students may be just as successful, or even more so, being homeschooled as those students that attend traditional in-person learning classes.
Using the clues from the following detail, define the word deprivation. “But most zoos fail to live up to their own propaganda and vast numbers of zoo animals continue to endure lives of misery and deprivation.” (RI 8.4) *
A.) To be rich with material things.
B.) The desire to become better.
C.) The lack of basic necessities.
D.) The state of depression
C.) The lack of basic necessities.
What was the purpose of the writer to include the following anecdote? (RI.8.5)“As a curatorial intern at New York’s Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Society in the late 1980s, I went on rounds with the staff veterinarians as they cared for sick and injured animals. They worked long hours for comparatively little pay, and their dedication was inspiring. I also witnessed animal keepers weeping over the loss of their favorite animals and spending their own money to attend training programs to improve their knowledge and skill” *
A.) This anecdote shows the author’s opinion that the workers in the zoo should receive significantly higher pay than they do
B.) This anecdote causes the reader to feel sympathy for the animals whose handlers are uneducated in the field and not dedicated to the work they are doing.
C.) This anecdote shows the writer’s personal experience in the field and how the workers he witnessed in the zoo showed compassion and dedication within their jobs.
D.) This is a fact that emphasizes how the Bronx Zoo’s Conservation Society was developed in the 1980’s and it is comprised of people who do not work in the field.
C.) This anecdote shows the writer’s personal experience in the field and how the workers he witnessed in the zoo showed compassion and dedication within their jobs.
In the article, "Should the Driving Age Be Raised to 18? No!" which statement best expresses the author's claim?
a.) "Raising the driving age will punish all young drivers for the mistakes of a few of their peers."
b.) "What they don’t say is that statistics also show that men of all ages are 77 percent more likely to kill someone while driving than women."
c.) "If your neighbor robs a bank, should you go to jail? No."
d.) "Those who favor raising the driving age say that statistics show teenagers are more likely to get into accidents than adults."
a.) "Raising the driving age will punish all young drivers for the mistakes of a few of their peers."