Vocabulary
What do we call facts or details that support a position or claim; proof?
Evidence
Who is the opening anecdote (story, example) about?
Rob Jones
What is the conflict that Jerry's mom is feeling?
She is not sure how protective to be.
What is an author's claim?
The argument the writer wants to prove.
The most exciting part of the action
The climax
Based on reason or sound judgment
logical
What laws protect those who try to help others?
Good Samaritan Laws.
What type of figurative language is seen in this quote from the text? "...rocks lay like discolored monsters."
A simile
What is a counterclaim/counterargument?
The opposite argument; the writer should acknowledge it.
The ending of the story
The resolution
Another word for build or develop is...
formulate
Who could teach first-aid courses to people, according to this article?
Local experts.
Why does Jerry feel "hot shame"?
He is embarrassed that he cannot do what the big boys are doing.
What is a rebuttal?
Responding to the counterclaims/counterarguments.
The tension in the story starts to die down
The falling action
made a firm demand
insisted
What was the first counterargument mentioned in this article?
Some people worry about being sued if they accidentally cause harm.
What are 2 things that Jerry uses to help train himself to dive through the tunnel?
Goggles and a big stone.
What is a citation?
stating the author's name and location of information that you quoted or paraphrased
The conflict starts with an inciting incident and begins to intensify
The rising action
demanding in a hopeful and persuasive way
beseeching
Towns and cities already pay for first aid training for _______________ and ____________.
Firefighters and paramedics.
Why doesn't Jerry want to go to the bay anymore at the conclusion of the story?
He has already proven to himself that he can accomplish his diving goal.
What does it mean if a source is "credible?"
A source's credibility is what makes it believable, or the reasons why the reader should trust this source as telling the truth.
The characters, setting, and basic situation are introduced
The exposition