Vocabulary
This is written about a famous person's life by someone else.
What is a biography?
Read the following passage from timeforkids.com:
"We still need to send humans into space. Earth could become overpopulated. If we fail to address climate change, the planet could become uninhabitable. We’ll need to go to space to survive. With the Artemis missions, we could establish a moon base. That would be a step toward the bigger goal of reaching Mars. We need to find out if living on Mars is possible. The robotic missions send back a lot of information. But it won’t be enough to help us understand how we’d fare on another planet. Only human exploration can prepare us for that future."
The argument that is presented.
What is "We still need to send humans into space."?
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The purpose of the following passage:
Dear Mom & Dad,
I really want a dog. You should let me get a dog, because I have been good. Also, a dog will be a good friend for me. In conclusion, you should definitely let me get a dog.
Love,
your son, Billy
What is persuade?
The type of information you can get from a graph.
What is quantitative?
When an author wants to convince you to do something.
What is persuade?
Read the following passage from timeforkids.com:
"We still need to send humans into space. Earth could become overpopulated. If we fail to address climate change, the planet could become uninhabitable. We’ll need to go to space to survive. With the Artemis missions, we could establish a moon base. That would be a step toward the bigger goal of reaching Mars. We need to find out if living on Mars is possible. The robotic missions send back a lot of information. But it won’t be enough to help us understand how we’d fare on another planet. Only human exploration can prepare us for that future."
The claim/reasoning the author uses.
Answers will vary.
The purpose of Star Wars.
What is to entertain?
Quantitative, Visual, or Written:
The type of information you can get from a list.
What is written?
This media format involves a visual representation of quantitative information.
What is a graph?
Read the following passage from timeforkids.com:
"Space travel can take a huge toll on the human body. Two of the most dangerous aspects of going to space are radiation and microgravity. They can lead to weakened bones and cell damage. Astronauts also experience fatigue and depression from long periods of isolation. Living in a spacecraft is not easy. Advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and robotics have transformed space missions. Rovers and robots can perform as well as, or better than, people. They could stay on the moon or Mars for decades, doing research, with no danger to human life."
The claim the author makes.
What is "Space travel can take a huge toll on the human body"?
Passage from https://www.timeforkids.com/g56/do-we-still-need-to-send-people-into-space/
The purpose of a newspaper article that gives information on an event.
What is to inform?
The type of media format you would include to enhance an article about the new baby elephant at the zoo.
Answers will vary.
The difference between claim/reason and evidence.
Claim/Reason- comes from you; opinion; why; supports claims
Evidence- comes from a source; facts; supports reason
Read the following passage from timeforkids.com:
"Space travel can take a huge toll on the human body. Two of the most dangerous aspects of going to space are radiation and microgravity. They can lead to weakened bones and cell damage. Astronauts also experience fatigue and depression from long periods of isolation. Living in a spacecraft is not easy. Advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and robotics have transformed space missions. Rovers and robots can perform as well as, or better than, people. They could stay on the moon or Mars for decades, doing research, with no danger to human life."
The claim(s)/reason(s) the author used.
Answers will vary.
Question passage from https://www.timeforkids.com/g56/do-we-still-need-to-send-people-into-space/
The purpose of the following passage:
"Have you seen the dancing show on tv? It is very entertaining. You should watch it because you will see new dance moves. You will like the music, too. Sometimes I like to get up and dance while the show is on. The show is really good and you will enjoy it!"
What is persuade?
Question from https://newfield.cps.edu/classrooms1920/4th/5_4%20authorspurposeweek%20combined.pdf
The type of media format you would include to enhance an article about the top scorers in the NBA.
Answers may vary.
Author's point of view is the author's perspective or bias on a certain topic.
The qualifications to having a valid argument.
Answers may vary.
They could include strong evidence and good reasoning.
The purpose of the following passage:
"Smoking is a bad habit. Smoking costs Americans thousands of dollars a year. It also causes major health problems. There are over 4,800 chemicals found in one cigarette. Smoking is a habit that people can choose to quit, but it takes a lot of effort."
What is to inform?
Question from https://newfield.cps.edu/classrooms1920/4th/5_4%20authorspurposeweek%20combined.pdf
The reason media formats are important to include in text.