The Power of a Dinner Table

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Subjective viewpoint influenced by:

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Opinions and experience / May not be supported by facts.

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Adults providing a welcoming space

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Enables teens to reflect true selves, interests, goals; builds confidence

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Quotes from daughter and young woman

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Show universal appeal of welcoming environment; Teens need to feel valued; Support positive adult relationships.

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Text Structure Used

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Problem-solution structure: "Souls are not saved in bundles. Love is the necessary force."

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Reason for teenagers attending Thursday dinner

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Escape problems of poverty

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Reasons for writing the editorial

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Transformative power of love; Personalizing issues faced by many

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Charismatic flowers from hostile soil

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Teenagers are wonderful despite harsh backgrounds

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Hungering for an antidote to political ugliness

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Paragraph 7 of the editorial

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No margin for error for these kids

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High stakes if teenagers don't get everything right

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Author's purpose in paragraph 14

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Highlight abilities and talents of specific kids