Vocabulary
Definition of debate
to engage in arguments by discussing opposing points
What is author's purpose
his or her main reason for writing.
What is a pronoun?
a word used in place of one or more nouns or pronouns
Who is the author of The Debt We Owe to the Adolescent Brain?
Jeanne Miller
What is autho'rs message?
What is to use up or to reduce to a very small amount?
To deplete
What is the essential question of Unit 5?
How do your teenage years prepare you for adulthood?
What are 2 signal words to look for with cause and effect?
because, so, as a result, therefore
What are the three text structures discussed with this text?
Main idea and details
cause and effect
compare and contrast
risk takers
What is a person, thing, or situation that is contradictory?
Paradox
What is a paradox that the author points out?
Adolescents face an increased risk of death as they become stronger and healthier.
What is an antecedent?
What is the author's message in The Debt....
Teens benefit from a long adolescence. Their brains go through numerous changes and are very different from the brains of adults and children.
What are 2 signal words to look for with main idea and details
for example, experts say, others agree that
Definition of insulate
to surround or cover to prevent the passage of heat, electricity
What is the author's main purpose in The Debt....
to inform or explain
What are the three signposts used for this text?
Contrasts and contradictions
Big questions
Numbers and stats
Why should you read the headings of a text prior to reading the text as a whole?
To help you get an idea of what the text will be about and to make predictions
What type of text is The Debt....
informational text
Definition of sufficient
enough or adequate
What are the pronouns and antecedents in the following sentences? Identify all.
Henry showed his friends his new car. They all thought it was very nice
Pronouns - his, his, they, it
Antecedents - Henry, friends, car
What is a rhetorical question?
a question with such an obvious answer it doesn't require a reply
The text states that teens have an exaggerated response in the _____________________ as compared to adults and children.
reward center
What are two signal words to look for with compare and contrast?
all, most, similarly, by contrast, but, however