Only for K12 students for middle school
Look at this article for this: https://newsela.com/read/ela-k12-emoticons-commentary/id/2001005225/?collection_id=339&search_id=5742c9b1-88dd-4f44-86e3-07826e201008
Assignment
Assess an Argument
For this assignment, you will write an evaluation of “Opinion: Emoticons Aren’t Ruining Language.”
Reread the text. Then, read and answer the questions using evidence from the text to support your evaluation.
Questions
(Score for question 1: ______ of 3 points)
What is the author’s argument?
that texted speech is ruining the English writing and people are being lazy
(Score for question 2: _____ of 3 points)
What claims does the author make?
The Emoticon: More Than A Face,
Change Isn't Always Bad,
Symbols Help Make Your Meaning Clear,
and A Single Symbol Can Say A Lot
(Score for question 3: _____ of 4 points)
What reasons does the author provide to support the claims?
(Score for question 4: _____ of 3 points)
How well do the author’s reasons support the claims? Use evidence from the text that shows the reasons do or do not support the claim.
(Score for question 5: _____ of 4 points)
What evidence does the author use to support the reasons?
(Score for question 6: _____ of 3 points)
Does the evidence support the reasons? Does the author provide enough evidence to support the reasons? Use examples from the text to support your answer.
(Score for question 7: _____ of 10 points)
In a few sentences, evaluate the author’s argument. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the argument.
