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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a primary objective of an argumentative essay?

• To entertain the reader with a story

• To explain the causes and effects of a situation

• To describe a place or person in detail

• To summarize historical events

Open Ended

Why is it important to understand the causes and effects of a situation when writing an argumentative essay?

Multiple Choice

How can you support your claims when trying to convince someone, according to the lesson?

• By using concrete evidence

• By expressing personal opinions only

• By ignoring the effects of the situation

• By focusing only on emotions

Open Ended

Explain the difference between logical, emotional, and ethical arguments. Provide an example of each.

Multiple Choice

What are the three main types of arguments mentioned in the lesson?

• Logical, Emotional, Ethical

• Cause, Effect, Evidence

• Opinion, Fact, Reason

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: The phrase 'Por consiguiente' means ___ in English.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following phrases can be used to express cause and effect in Spanish?

• Por consiguiente

• Sin duda

• El lector ve que

• Por lo visto

Open Ended

List two phrases from the lesson that can be used to express an opinion in Spanish.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following Spanish phrases means 'It is completely unacceptable'?

• Hay quien dice que...

• Cualquiera rechazaría...

• Es totalmente inaceptable...

• No se puede estar de acuerdo con...

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of using vocabulary such as 'There are those who say...' or 'Anyone would reject...' in an argumentative text?

• To introduce supporting evidence

• To present objections or opposing viewpoints

• To summarize the main idea

• To conclude the argument

Open Ended

Explain the key elements that should be included in the introduction of an argumentative essay according to the slide.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT suggested as an idea for a hook in an argumentative essay?

• A literary quote

• A personal anecdote

• A reference to an authority

• A summary of the conclusion

Multiple Select

Select all the strategies recommended for developing the body paragraphs of an argumentative essay.

• Explain causes and effects

• Use logical, emotional, or ethical appeals

• Provide evidence to support your thesis

• Restate the thesis statement

Fill in the Blank

The conclusion of an argumentative essay should reaffirm the ___ statement.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are mentioned as effects of heavy backpacks?

• Health problems for students

• Safety issues

• Increased homework

• Better grades

Multiple Choice

What are two main problems caused by heavy backpacks according to the presentation?

• They cause health problems and safety issues.

• They make students late to class and lose their homework.

• They are expensive and hard to find.

• They are not fashionable and get dirty easily.

Fill in the Blank

According to the evidence, a backpack should not weigh more than ___ percent of a student's weight.

Open Ended

Based on the effects and evidence slides, what are some possible consequences of students carrying heavy backpacks?

Multiple Choice

What evidence is provided to support the claim that backpacks should not be too heavy?

• A doctor says backpacks should not weigh more than 15% of a student's weight and a teacher was injured at Tarpon Middle School.

• A student complained about back pain.

• A school banned backpacks.

• A parent wrote a letter to the principal.

Multiple Choice

How does the presentation suggest students analyze the essay about backpacks?

• Underline all words related to causes and effects.

• Rewrite the essay in their own words.

• Draw a picture of a backpack.

• List all the types of backpacks mentioned.

Open Ended

Is the best alternative for female scientists from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Spain to develop their careers abroad?

Fill in the Blank

To answer a comprehension question, you should underline ___ words or expressions.

Multiple Choice

What strategies can you use to identify information in a text that answers a specific question?

• Underline key words and phrases related to the question

• Ignore unrelated details

• Summarize each paragraph

• Only read the introduction

Open Ended

Write a brief synthesis of each paragraph from source number 1.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are effective steps to answer a comprehension question based on a text?

• Underline the question

• Highlight key words related to the question

• Write a summary of each paragraph

• Skip unrelated sections

Open Ended

How can understanding the objectives of an argumentative essay help you improve your own writing?

Multiple Choice

What is the main objective of an argumentative essay?

• To explain the causes and effects of a situation and convince the reader to take action or change their way of thinking.

• To entertain the reader with a story.

• To provide a summary of historical events.

• To describe a personal experience.