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Persuasive Essay: Should Orcas be Kept in Captivity?
Persuasive Essay: Should Orcas be Kept in Captivity?
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What is the purpose of persuasive writing?
to show the history of a topic
to convince the reader to agree with your point of view
to write about your opinion
to convince the reader that orcas should be in captivity
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How many strong arguments should you have to support your point of view?
at least eight
twenty or more
no more than two
at least three
3
What type of topic can you write a persuasive essay about?
controversial
fantasy
fictional
historical
4
In captivity, Orcas are kept in small pools. How far do they swim in the wild each day?
about the same area as the size of SeaWorld's pools
about 20 miles
up to 100 miles
up too 1,000 miles
5
At Sealand, what were Tilikum's living conditions like?
His nights were in a small metal box w/two violent females
He was kept in a small pool during the day
He was kept in a very large pool with ideal conditions
He was released into the open ocean for 3 hours a day
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What happened to the trainer Ken Peters?
An orca pulled him under repeatedly, over a minute at a time
Nothing bad happened to him with the orcas
Tilikum killed him
His feet were crushed
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What should your thesis include in your introduction?
your opinions about the topic
your anger about the assignment
the correct answer on the topic
your personal opinion on the discussed subject
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Why is it important to find evidence that supports both sides of the argument?
to consider how an opponent could object to your point
because the opposing side is wrong
so you can decide which side of the argument you agree with
just because...
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Why is it important to research the topic before writing a persuasive essay?
so you'll have enough evidence to type 10 pages
in order to make an educated argument
to prove that you're right
to find facts that support your argument
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What type of information is the most beneficial for a persuasive essay?
photographic evidence
opinions and rumors
statistics, factual data, and quotes of famous people
funny information to entertain the reader
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What did scientists find out about the brains of orcas?
Their extra part is connected to emotional relationships
They have a part that we don't have
they're small
nothing
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What should you include in the introduction of your persuasive essay?
how debated the issue is and why it's important
all the reasons why you're correct
the reasons why the opposing side is wrong
show why both sides should agree
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What is a persuasive essay?
Writing a dramatic story
Writing funny facts about a topic
Writing a research report
Writing to argue for or against a certain topic
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Which of the following could be negative effects of releasing captive orcas into the wild?
They could lack the skills to survive
released orcas could be exposed to viruses & parasites
introduction of disease to the wild orcas
There wouldn't be any
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One of the following was not beneficial for the health of captive Orcas
They were fed old fish
They were given too much food
They were allowed to swim all day
They were sometimes deprived of food during training
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What often happens to orcas in captivity that rarely happens in the wild?
nothing different happens
dorsal fin collapse
obesity from eating too much
They live twice as long
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Should orcas be kept in captivity?
No
Yes
They're not kept in captivity
I'm not sure yet
18
Before killing Dawn, how long had it been since Tilikum had any incidents with trainers?
30 years
18 years
He never had any incidents
100 years
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If you are assigned a topic to write a persuasive essay about, what must you do before writing?
do research
run and hide
figure out which side of the argument is correct
form an opinion
20
What did the man in Blackfish say about their act of capturing baby orcas?
it was like kidnapping a baby from its mother
it was like taking candy from a baby
it was like adopting a puppy
it was no big deal
21
Which of the following is a benefit of scientific research of orcas in captivity?
There are no benefits
research can save whales in the wild
stranded or sick orcas can be helped
formulas were created to feed orphaned calves
22
What should you include in each paragraph?
a new reason or fact supporting your argument
an interesting quote to draw the reader in
an opinion of your own
an opinion your teacher will agree with
23
How did the trainers know that the females were attacking Tilikum?
He seemed sad
He started acting out
He avoided the females
He had scratches all over his body from being raked by teeth
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What should you include in your conclusion to your persuasive essay?
what's a conclusion?
prove the topic is tough to agree on and your side is best
repeat everything you've already listed
insult the other side so the reader will agree with you
25
How long has it been since SeaWorld captured orcas from the wild?
about 7 years
at least 35 years
almost 100 years
who cares?
26
How did the man in BlackFish say he felt about trapping baby orcas in the past
It was no big deal
he was forced to do it
It's the worst thing he's ever done
It's the most exciting thing he's ever done
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At the end of your persuasive essay, what is the point of your "call to action"?
prove that bad things will happen if you don't agree
threaten the audience
tell us what we should do about the issue
convince the reader to sign a petition to support your view
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How many trainers has Tilikum killed?
Only one that we know for sure
5
at least 3
Blackfish implied he has killed 2
