Which reading strategy can be used to make predictions about a text?
David is writing a response to an op-ed in his school newspaper with which he initially agreed. However, during his research he found compelling evidence that made him change his position. What should he do next?
What is the purpose of evidence in an op-ed?
Sasha is writing a defense of an op-ed claiming sunscreens containing oxybenzone should be banned. Which piece of evidence best defends her claim?
Read the paragraph. Our school currently facilitates only a few methods to reduce waste. First, the administration provides blue bins for paper waste in each classroom. The lunchroom no longer provides single-use plastic straws. And last year, water bottle filling stations were installed in several hallways.
What is a rebuttal?
Which of these annotation strategies would be most useful for building a reader’s vocabulary?
Read the passage from an op-ed piece.Piles of laundry, piles of dishes, piles of papers—we’ve all been there. At times, it can seem as if clutter magically multiplies by itself. However, there are good reasons to clear out the clutter, especially in the workspace. Too much clutter can drain energy, add to stress, and hamper productivity. One study has found that clutter problems are directly linked to procrastination, while others have found that clutter can negatively affect people’s mental well-being. To be more successful at work, people should take the time to clean out their clutter and maintain a tidy workspace.
Jamila is writing a response to an op-ed to defend the writer’s claim that election day should be a national holiday.
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