What is the author’s claim in “Teens at Work”?

Congress pass initiatives for summer and part-time work

According to “Teens at Work,” what causes the high rate of unemployment among teenagers?

adults take part time jobs that teens often do

The author of “Teens Need Jobs, Not Just Cash” says that the jobs teens do can

provide experience that helps them learn from their mistakes

What is a counterargument to those who say teens need activities/college prep more than jobs?

Teens from low-income families need to earn household money

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What textual evidence is used to prove the counterargument?
anecdotes
statistics
quotes
facts
2
What is the author’s claim in “Teens at Work”?
Adults are competing for jobs that should be done by teens
Teens are the key to ending high unemployment in the US
Young people should contribute to their household budgets.
Congress pass initiatives for summer and part-time work
3
According to “Teens at Work,” what causes the high rate of unemployment among teenagers?
Many teens contribute to their families
Many teens no longer apply for part-time jobs openings
adults take part time jobs that teens often do
adults are against the creation of summer or part-time jobs
4
The author of “Teens Need Jobs, Not Just Cash” says that the jobs teens do can
solve the unemployment problem caused by the recession
prevent students from getting accepted by good colleges
provide experience that helps them learn from their mistakes
lead to apprenticeships that create jobs for them as adults.
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Includes explanations, facts, statistics, or examples. Reasons and evidence to prove claim.
claim
argument
support
relevant
6
Brief account of an interesting incident or event that's intended to entertain/make a point.
anecdote
borne
sustained
thesis
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Who presents the opposing view in "Teens Need Jobs, Not Just Cash"?
teachers
doctors
workers
parents
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What does the author of "Teens Need Jobs, Not Just Cash" begin her argument with?
fact
quote
anecdote
statistic
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What is a counterargument to those who say teens need activities/college prep more than jobs?
Teens benefit from job searching during high unemployment.
Teens should be paid for optional activities or college prep
Teens who work low-wage jobs realize the benefits of college
Teens from low-income families need to earn household money
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An idea presented by the author of each article is that jobs provide teens with
government incentives to work.
higher rates of depression.
valuable work experience.
vocational apprenticeships.

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