Reading 1 Vocab
To ______ the gym, you need to pay for a membership.
Access
How you feel (happy, sad, etc.)
Mood
What are the two countries used as examples in the reading "Is There a Recipe For Happiness?"
Singapore and Mexico
Fact or Opinion: Pasta is better than pizza.
Opinion
Where is the topic sentence usually found in a paragraph? (Beginning, middle, end)
Beginning
A locker is a ________ place to keep your wallet and phone.
Secure
To do a job that is not paid but that you enjoy.
Volunteer
What is one key to happiness according to the reading "Four Keys to Happiness"?
Community, Keep Active, Spend Less, and Give Away.
What is one phrase used to introduce a counterargument?
•Some people (might) say/think...
•Others say that...
•In contrast, some say/think…
•Others believe that…
•Some disagree because…
What two things should you have in your topic sentence for an opinion paragraph?
Opinion and main idea
The school will _______ textbooks for all of the students.
Provide
To encourage a friend to succeed.
Support
What is one similarity between Singapore and Mexico according to Reading 1?
Write a full sentence.
1. Most people in both countries are happy.
2. Family connections are important for people's happiness.
What is one phrase used to introduce a refutation?
●However,
●, but
●Even so,
●On the other hand,
●Despite that,
●Still,
●At the same time,
Why is this a weak topic sentence for an opinion paragraph?
"There are many types of dogs, such as Shiba, Labradors, and Toy Poodles."
1. There is no opinion; this is a list of facts.
The United States won _______ from Great Britain in 1783.
Freedom
A job that lasts several years.
Long-term
Which of these is the 'main idea' of "Is There a Recipe For Happiness?"?
A. Everyone needs to feel safe and secure in order to be happy.
B. Happiness means different things to different people.
C. Personal freedom is the most important thing for happiness.
B. Happiness means different things to different people.
Choose the better refutation for this counterargument:
● Some say that Summer is the best season to travel.
A. However, most places are usually too crowded in the Summer.
B. However, Winter has more holidays.
C. However, traveling in the Summer is the most fun.
A. However, most places are usually too crowded in the Summer.
Which of these is a stronger topic sentence for a paragraph? Also explain why.
A. Physical exercise has many physical and mental health benefits.
B. It is important to exercise because of its many physical and mental health benefits.
C.Physical exercise is important.
B. It is important to exercise because of its many physical and mental health benefits.
This topic sentence includes the writer's opinion (exercise is important) and the main idea of the paragraph (exercise has many health benefits).
When I was a child, I experienced _______ so now I am very careful with my money.
Poverty
Thankful.
Grateful.
What are two main differences between Singapore and Mexico?
1. Singapore has strict laws to keep the country clean/high standard of living.
2. Mexico has more social interaction and community/most people have a similar financial situation.
Write an effective refutation for this counterargument:
"Others say that Hokkaido is the best place to travel to in Japan."
Answers may vary.
Combine these ideas to create an effective topic sentence.
"Books help us understand the world better."
"More people should read."
"Because books help us understand the world better, more people should read."
"People should read more because books help us understand the world better."
Other answers are acceptable.