Rich students have new, fancy clothes. Poor students cannot afford fancy clothes. This debate assertion hopes to fix this common issue in schools.
School uniforms reduce bullying
(v.) to treat badly
mistreat
(v.) to be able to do something without problems
afford
What is the goal of a persuasive paragraph?
To convince readers to agree with the writer's view, or opinion, on a topic.
What is the official slogan of Busan? (hint: you see it on the side of almost all the city buses)
Busan is good (부산이라 좋다)
Students daydreaming about buying new clothes to look cool is an issue that this assertion uses as a reason.
School uniforms get rid of distractions
(n.) a person or animal that one spends time with or enjoys being with
companion
(n.) freedom from the control of others
independence
Fact or opinion: Diamonds are harder, more sparkly, and more lovely than rubies.
This common Korean food's name translates in English to "nuclear fire chicken fried noodles"
haek buldakbokkummyeon (핵불닭볶음면)
School uniforms being ugly, itchy, and hot are issues that this assertion uses as reasoning.
School uniforms are uncomfortable.
For many people in Korea, English is a ______ language.
syn: alien
ant: native
foreign
Evan sat in the _____ seat in the classroom.
syn: available
ant: occupied
vacant
Fact or opinion: Everyone must learn how to read and write.
Opinion
What is the official fish of Busan?
Pacific Mackerel (고등어).
"...in 2014, parent Kang Eun-ju told Arirang News that girls' uniforms in South Korea can cost about $400. She also says boys' uniforms can cost around $200" is evidence used for this assertion.
School uniforms are expensive.
qualified
money --> payment --> ________
fare
What sounds the most confident?
a.) I think it probably won't rain tomorrow. b.) I am certain that it won't rain tomorrow. c.) I don't believe that it will rain tomorrow.
b.) I am certain
the Great Joseon Dynasty (대조선국)
PRO/CON team wins!
A(n) ______ on the road made the cars swerve to avoid hitting it.
a.) pedestrian b.) fare c.) obstacle d.) condition
c.) obstacle
DOUBLE POINTS: What is the antonym of the italicized word?
Janet turned in her test to the teacher when she was content with her answers.
a.) pleased b.) aligned c.) committed d.) dissatisfied
d.) dissatisfied
What was missing from the persuasive paragraph for Unit 5 Lesson 4? (The one about Bruce Wayne)
An opinion statement
The Korean War started in 1950 and ended when?
It didn't, it just got put on pause indefinitely