What is the purpose of the rhetorical question “And what does that really teach students?” in paragraph 6?

Emphasize unintended negative lesson students may learn from forced reading

Which of the following is not an example of how the author uses pathos to develop their argument about summer reading?

Stating that schools should give students access to books

Select TWO ways the logical appeal in the passage contributes to the author’s purpose?

Use research and statistics to show students are overworked/sleep-deprived., Shows 1 assigned book won't match all students’ interests/reading level

What is the purpose of paragraph 3?

To highlight how students lose time to read what they enjoy

What does the idiom “reading stinks” reveal about the author’s perspective about summer reading?

The author thinks summer reading is boring and unpleasant.

Which phrase from the text best supports the definition of "book desert"?

“May not have a lot of books at home or live near a library.”

How does the author utilize kairos to develop their argument about summer reading?

By describing the perfect timing of summer as a break from school

How could the author strengthen the argument in paragraph 6 that summer reading wastes students’ time?

Include stats showing how many students fail to complete summer reading.

What does the author mean by the phrase “chill out” in paragraph 2?

Relax and take a break from responsibilities

How does the author’s allusion to Ulysses and 1984 help support the claim that summer reading should not be required?

To show reading lists are often filled with texts students do not like

Select TWO lines from the passage that demonstrate the author believes there are some benefits to summer reading?

“Reading is one of the last ways to [retain what students learned in class", “The intention behind summer reading is admirable.”

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1
What is the meaning of the word tedious as used in paragraph 1?
Fun and relaxing
Simple and quick
Difficult and complex
Tiresome and dull
2
What is the purpose of the rhetorical question “And what does that really teach students?” in paragraph 6?
To show that most students complete their assignments late
To argue that students are learning time management from summer reading
Emphasize unintended negative lesson students may learn from forced reading
To question whether teachers are assigning most effective books to teach
3
Which of the following is not an example of how the author uses pathos to develop their argument about summer reading?
Imagining books being forgotten in the bottom of backpacks
Stating that schools should give students access to books
Describing students stuck reading while others play on the beach
Mentioning that students are overworked and sleep-deprived
4
Select TWO ways the logical appeal in the passage contributes to the author’s purpose?
It mentions how students forget to read while riding bikes/eating popsicles
Use research and statistics to show students are overworked/sleep-deprived.
It highlights how summer reading books old and unrelatable to students.
Shows 1 assigned book won't match all students’ interests/reading level
5
What is the purpose of paragraph 3?
To argue that assigned books are usually fun and easy
To explain the benefits of school-assigned books
To highlight how students lose time to read what they enjoy
To suggest students should avoid reading altogether
6
What does the idiom “reading stinks” reveal about the author’s perspective about summer reading?
The author enjoys summer reading assignments.
The author believes reading should only be done in school.
The author thinks summer reading is boring and unpleasant.
The author is unsure about whether reading is good or bad.
7
Which phrase from the text best supports the definition of "book desert"?
“Students were not able to find books because they lived in hot deserts.”
“Assigning books is not the best way to make sure that students read”
“May not have a lot of books at home or live near a library.”
“Some schools host book drives and fundraisers.”
8
How does the author utilize kairos to develop their argument about summer reading?
By quoting famous authors who oppose summer reading
By listing facts and statistics to prove their point
By comparing different types of books students might read
By describing the perfect timing of summer as a break from school
9
How could the author strengthen the argument in paragraph 6 that summer reading wastes students’ time?
Include stats showing how many students fail to complete summer reading.
By describing how teachers select books for summer reading programs.
By explaining how reading literature improves students’ critical thinking
Listing popular young adult novels students enjoy reading in free time.
10
What does the author mean by the phrase “chill out” in paragraph 2?
Relax and take a break from responsibilities
Avoid socializing with others
Take time to cool off after swimming
Stay inside during hot summer days
11
How does the author’s allusion to Ulysses and 1984 help support the claim that summer reading should not be required?
Demonstrate students who read texts like Ulysses and 1984 will succeed.
suggest summer reading helps students develop appreciation for literature.
To show reading lists are often filled with texts students do not like
Highlight how reading classic literature can prepare students for college
12
Select TWO lines from the passage that demonstrate the author believes there are some benefits to summer reading?
“Reading is one of the last ways to [retain what students learned in class"
“The intention behind summer reading is admirable.”
“Nobody wants to sit around reading Ulysses when they could be jumping.."
“..books spend three months sitting in the bottom of last year’s backpack"

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