Argument & Reasoning
What type of evidence does the composting text use when it says composting can reduce landfill waste by 30%?
A fact.
What is the structure of the section “Ready, Set, Compost!”?
Steps in order / a process.
What is the central idea of the composting text?
Composting helps reduce trash and helps the environment.
What is the author’s purpose in the composting text?
To persuade people to compost.
What appeal is used when the composting text quotes the Environmental Protection Agency?
Ethos (an expert).
What is the author trying to prove in the composting text? (What is the author's claim?)
Composting helps the earth and reduces trash.
Why does the author include the section about cities that compost?
To show how communities support composting.
Give one detail that supports the central idea of the composting text.
Compost becomes rich soil / helps plants / reduces landfill waste.
What is the author’s purpose in the handwriting text?
To explain why handwriting is still important.
What appeal is used when the handwriting text talks about feeling proud after practicing?
Pathos (feelings).
In the handwriting text, what is one reason the author gives to support the argument that handwriting is helpful?
It helps students recognize letters / helps them write better / helps in school.
What is paragraph 6 in the handwriting text mostly explaining?
How handwriting helps people in the future.
What is the central idea of the handwriting text?
Handwriting is still important for school and life.
Find a sentence shows the composting author’s opinion?
“Composting is simple, effective, and fun.”
What appeal is used when the composting text gives the number “30% less waste”?
Logos (facts/logic).
From the handwriting text: Give one example of a weak or faulty argument.
“Everyone with good handwriting gets good grades.”
Why does the handwriting text mention doctors writing prescriptions?
To show handwriting is used in real-life jobs.
Give one detail that supports the central idea of the handwriting text.
Handwriting helps students focus / helps in all subjects / helps in future jobs.
How does the handwriting author try to convince the reader?
By giving real-life examples of how handwriting helps.
How does the handwriting text use logos?
It lists real-life tasks and jobs that need handwriting.
How does the composting author show cause and effect?
Compost becomes soil that helps plants grow and saves water.
How does the first paragraph of the composting text help the reader?
It shows the problem of too much trash.
What theme, or big idea, do both texts share?
Good habits can help you in the long run.
How are the purposes of the two authors similar?
They both want to convince readers that something is helpful.
Which text uses more emotional appeal (pathos), and why?
The handwriting text, because it talks about pride and success.