Flush Chapters 12-17 and Persuasive Language Review

Front

What was 'Operation Royal Flush'?

Back

It was a plan to flush the food coloring down the toilets of the Coral Queen.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Front

What is the purpose of persuasive language?

Back

To convince someone to act or agree.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

Front

Which statement is the weakest argument to persuade your parents to let you see a movie?

Back

The movie is a little violent.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

What is the strongest argument to persuade you to buy a new video game?

Back

The video game won an award for Game of the Year.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

Why did Bull apologize?

Back

He was terrified not to because the old man said he'd 'be hanging close.'

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

Define 'persuasive language'.

Back

Language intended to convince or influence others.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

Front

What is an example of a strong persuasive argument?

Back

Offering a personal experience or a credible source to support your claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

Front

What does it mean to 'flush' in the context of 'Operation Royal Flush'?

Back

To send something down the toilet, in this case, food coloring.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

Front

What is a key characteristic of effective persuasive writing?

Back

It addresses the audience's emotions and logic.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

Front

What is the significance of the Coral Queen in the story?

Back

It serves as a central location for the events of 'Operation Royal Flush'.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2