Writing Extended Responses to Paired Text Opinion Pieces
Assignment
A. READ the following TWO ARTICLES and answer the 4 brief questions that follow each article.
B. Complete the 2 Chores- Paired Comprehension questions
C. Complete the 1 Chores - Extended Response / Compare and Contrast
D. Complete the 1 Chores - Extended Response / Opinion Essay
A. Make That Money
1. Explain why the author believes children should be paid for chores?
2. Explain what the author believes might happen if kids are not paid to complete chores?
3. Explain how being paid for chores teaches responsibility?
4. Explain what the author believes is the best way for children to learn about hard work and responsibility.
A. Household Chores
1. Explain how paying kids for chores go downhill fast.
2. Explain why the author believes paying kids for chores is not a good idea.
3. Explain why the author believes everyone in the home should work together to keep a house clean and safe.
4. Explain what kids who don't get paid for chores learn.
B. Chores-Paired Comprehension Questions (paragraphs using text evidence.)
1. Explain what points the two passages have in common.
2. Explain which passage is closest to what you believe about kids being paid to do household chores.
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C. Chores- Extended Response (Essay )
Compare and Contrast the two passages. Use text evidence from BOTH passages to support your answer.
D. Chores - Extended Response (ESSAY)
Many children today have household chores. In an essay, explain whether or not you believe children should be paid for doing their chores. Support the answer with text evidence from BOTH passages. This is YOUR OPINION supported by the TWO ARTICLES.