The Work You Do, The Person You Are
Drowning In Dishes
What to Do With The Kids This Summer, Put 'Em to Work!
Compare and Contrast
ECR Knowledge
100

What job did the author do for "Her" in exchange for money?

What is Clean Her House?

100

What was the first job the narrator had?

Pizza Hut

100

What is the argument Sasse makes about why kids should work?  What will they gain?

To gain the necessary skills to be a successful adult.

100

What did both Morrison's and Adkison's essays have in common?

1st POV, about work, about lessons learned, had a mentor, etc

100

Do you TYPICALLY matter in an argumentative essay?  

NO

200

 In what decade does the author reflect on her childhood experiences?

1940s-World War II
200

 What did the manager, Jeff, say about complaining?

No one wants to work with a whiner.

200

What are some examples of travel experiences mentioned in the text that can help kids learn about different social and economic arrangements?

Travel within the community, meeting people different from them.

200

What was different about Morrison's essay?

Timeline, politics, work she did, lessons she learned

200

What does Urgency ask the reader to do?

A call to action, to act on something

300

 What tasks did the author take on as she became more skilled at cleaning "Her" house?

Move furniture and a piano

300

How did the narrator's previous experiences at home influence their attitude toward dishwashing?

He had trauma related to an old boyfriend of his mom's and hated dishwashing.

300

What are the four activities that the author suggests for kids during the summer?

Work, volunteer, travel and read

300

What was different about Adkison's essay?

Work he did, family history, lessons learned, mentor, etc

300
In an argumentative hook, what items could you use to engage the reader?

Starling fact, provocative question, or bold statement

400

How the author’s feelings about her job changed over time as she took on more responsibilities.



She felt taken advantage of

400

How the narrator's attitude changed over time regarding their job?

As he developed relationships, he began to enjoy his job more.

400

What job does Sasse hold as an ADULT that gives credibility to his argument?

University President

400

What was the writing style Morrison used to get her theme across?

Compare and contrast

400

What now must you write in your THREAT paragraphs?  What does it address?

Argument

Counterargument

500

What lessons did her Dad impart on her? ( 1 of the 4 is acceptable)

1. Whatever the work is, do it well—not for the boss but for yourself.

2. You make the job; it doesn’t make you.

3. Your real life is with us, your family.

4. You are not the work you do; you are the person you are.

500

How did Jeff show his mentorship to Daniel?

By prioritizing the scholarship application, the visit to Boston, the guidance over the years.

500
What job did his daughter have when she was 14?

Work for a month on a cattle ranch.

500

What style did Adkison use to illustrate his theme?

Personal Anecdotes

500

What must your NAIL answer?

Your HOOK