Drag the tiles to the correct boxes to complete the pairs. Vincent is writing a funny, informative essay about what you can learn from a two-year-old. Match each portion of the essay to the correct characteristic of a speech.
A. commentary B. theme C. hook D. evidence
A.
For one thing, toddlers don’t hold grudges. They don’t overanalyze why Janet forget to text them or stew over the fact that Ryan picked them last for the team. Toddlers forgive, forget, and give you hugs
B.
According to the Department of Education and Training, toddlers can walk up stairs, squat without using their hands, kick a ball, throw overhand, and say 50 words. Although they are more independent than babies, they still demand the constant attention of their caregivers.
C.
My little brother is two years old, which makes him a toddler. As much as I try to teach him to talk and do other things, I think he teaches me more. He teaches me about how to treat others and how to stay positive.
D. Have you ever watched a toddler throw a tantrum at the grocery store? Have you ever seen a toddler trip over themselves or struggle to reach something? You may be thinking to yourself, “I am so glad I’m not a toddler anymore. I can do so much more than they can, and I don’t need any help!”