Close Reading 1
What news agency wrote this article?
Los Angeles Times
Which of the following words could BEST replace the word "alternative" in paragraph 2?
a.) decision
b.) option
c.) idea
d.) plan
b.) option
How does the picture and its caption relate to the rest of the article?
The picture shows how e-cigarettes look and the type of stores they are sold at.
The lack of federal data on the question has given ammunition to supporters.
What does ammunition in this context mean?
Supporting points/evidence for one's case.
How do you find the central idea of a text?
Look for what the text is mostly about; usually in the first or last sentence of a paragraph.
What are pictured in the front of the passage?
E-Cigarettes
Which of the following words could best replace the word "opponents" in paragraph 5?
a.) friends
b.) attacker
c.) contestant
d.) adversary
d.) adversary
What are some other states/cities noted in the article that have similar laws to the one passed in LA?
Washington D.C., New York City, Chicago
In an hour or so the storm would abate, the sky would clear, and they could head out to the beach.
What does the word abate mean?
Abate means to decrease; lessen
How is an inference different from a guess?
An inference takes into account textual evidence plus your background knowledge whereas a guess is just based on what you know
Tuesday (paragraph 2)
What argument does Geraldine Monroy present outlawing e-cigs in bars?
The author states in the article that "critics warn that they could pave the way for a resurgence in tobacco use among young adults?" How would that happen? Combine evidence from the text with your own background knowledge to support your answer.
Because of many public efforts to combat harmful tobacco use, young kids are not exposed to cigarettes as they once were. However, with e-cigs becoming more and more popular, kids and young adults will be around them more and will likely try them.
After all the painful events that Harriet Tubman had to endure, her role in the Underground Railroad is a lasting legacy.
What does endure mean?
Suffer; go through painfully
Jack's sister was incredulous that he had gotten away with his misbehavior since she is always losing her internet privileges.
What does incredulous?
What is the central idea of this passage?
The central idea of this passage is that e-cigarettes are to be treated just like regular cigarettes in Los Angeles after a law was passed by the city council.
How is the passage structured? Which text structure does the author use?
The author uses cause & effect to show the reasons why the e-cigarettes were banned in the first place.
How did the debate at city hall become personal?
Members on the panel shared their experiences with smoking, smokers, and secondhand inhalation of smoke to prove the harmful effects of cigarettes/tobacco.
I did not perceive her sarcastic remark as insensitive. I just thought it was funny!
What does perceive mean?
Be aware of
Sometimes you must compromise for the sake of the common good.
What does compromise mean?
An agreement made to settle a problem
What is the central idea of paragraph 6?
The central idea of paragraph 6 is that they can always undo the ban if e-cigs are found to be safe but can't undo the harm if proven to be harmful
What word best replaces the word "regulate" in this article?
a.) monitor
b.) ban
c.) outlaw
d.) misguide
a.) monitor
What was the point the author was trying to make by adding the quotes from Jeff Stier?
To show that there are two sides of the debate and that some people believe that e-cigarettes could take over cigarettes which would be better for public health.
The first order of business on lunar New Year's Day is offering ritual homage to one's ancestors.
What does homage mean?
To pay special respect to.
Oddly, the song seemed more melancholy than cheerful.
What does melancholy mean?
Sad, depressing