Tone
What is the author’s attitude about kids working?
Positive / supportive of kids working
What kind of words describe work?
Words that make work sound useful and important.
What is one example of imagery?
Kids doing chores or helping at home
What is one reason kids should work?
Kids learn responsibility
How does the story start?
Introduces ides of summer and kids
Is the tone positive or negative?
Mostly positive
Are the words mostly positive or negative?
Mostly positive
What can you picture from the text?
You can picture kids cleaning, helping and working
Does the author try to convince the reader?
What comes after the intro?
gives reasons and examples
Does the tone change in the article?
It stays the same(positive)
Give one strong words the author uses.
Example: “responsible” / “valuable” / “skills”
How does imagery help the reader?
it Helps the reader imagine the situation
Is the argument strong or weak?
Strong
Is it organized as problem -> solution?
Yes
What words show the authors tone?
Words like “responsible,” “helpful,” “productive”
How do these words affect the reader?
Makes readers think working is good
Which scene is easiest to imagine?
Scenes of kids doing tasks
What type of appeal is used?(ethos or pathos)
Ethos
How does the structure help understanding?
Makes the idea easy to follow
Why did the author choose this tone?
To convince readers that working is good.
Why does the author choose these words?
To persuade readers to agree
Why is imagery important in this story?
It makes the ideas clearer and more real
How does persuasion affect the reader?
it combined the reader to agree
Why is organization important?
Helps the reader understand the argument