Debate
Speech Building 1
Speech Building 2
Language Composition
Koreaaaaaa <3
100

Rich students have new, fancy clothes. Poor students cannot afford fancy clothes. This debate assertion hopes to fix this common issue in schools.

School uniforms reduce bullying

100

(v.) to treat badly

mistreat

100

(v.) to be able to do something without problems

afford 

100

What is the goal of a persuasive paragraph? 

To convince readers to agree with the writer's view, or opinion, on a topic.

100

What is the official slogan of Busan? (hint: you see it on the side of almost all the city buses)

Busan is good (부산이라 좋다)

200

Students daydreaming about buying new clothes to look cool is an issue that this assertion uses as a reason.

School uniforms get rid of distractions

200

(n.) a person or animal that one spends time with or enjoys being with

companion 

200

(n.) freedom from the control of others 

independence 

200

Fact or opinion: Diamonds are harder, more sparkly, and more lovely than rubies.

Opinion. Diamonds are harder and more sparkly than rubies, but "lovely" is an opinion just like "pretty."
200

This common Korean food's name translates in English to "nuclear fire chicken fried noodles"

haek buldakbokkummyeon  (핵불닭볶음면)

300

School uniforms being ugly, itchy, and hot are issues that this assertion uses as reasoning. 

School uniforms are uncomfortable.

300

For many people in Korea, English is a ______ language. 

syn: alien

ant: native

foreign 

300

Evan sat in the _____ seat in the classroom.

syn: available 

ant: occupied 

vacant 

300

Fact or opinion: Everyone must learn how to read and write. 

Opinion

300

What is the official fish of Busan? 

Pacific Mackerel (고등어). 

400

"...in 2014, parent Kang Eun-ju told Arirang News that girls' uniforms in South Korea can cost about $400. She also says boys' uniforms can cost around $200" is evidence used for this assertion. 

School uniforms are expensive. 

400
"Liar" is to "dishonest" as "expert" is to "______."

qualified 

400

money --> payment --> ________

fare

400

What sounds the most confident? 

a.) I think it probably won't rain tomorrow. b.) I am certain that it won't rain tomorrow. c.) I don't believe that it will rain tomorrow.

b.) I am certain 

400
In AD 1392, the Yi family seized the throne and began this dynasty.

the Great Joseon Dynasty (대조선국)

500
DEBATE: You are the Pro team! Pick one person to debate against as Con on the topic "unicorns are better than dragons." Whoever presents the strongest argument gets the points. 

PRO/CON team wins!

500

A(n) ______ on the road made the cars swerve to avoid hitting it. 

a.) pedestrian     b.) fare       c.) obstacle     d.) condition 

c.) obstacle 

500

DOUBLE POINTS: What is the antonym of the italicized word? 

Janet turned in her test to the teacher when she was content with her answers.  

a.) pleased     b.) aligned   c.) committed d.) dissatisfied 

d.) dissatisfied 

500

What was missing from the persuasive paragraph for Unit 5 Lesson 4? (The one about Bruce Wayne) 

An opinion statement 

500

The Korean War started in 1950 and ended when?

It didn't, it just got put on pause indefinitely 

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