Reading Comp 4

What does the author plan to discuss in this article?

• he author intends to discuss Obama’s policies to support people who have been treated unfairly.

• The author intends to address the debate regarding whether life should be fair.

• The author intends to explain how to get a fair life.

• The author intends to name individuals who may be to blame for unfairness in our lives.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

How does the author suggest that people can overcome challenges in their lives?

• They can overcome challenges if there are laws in place to support them.

• They can overcome challenges by identifying when life is not fair.

• They can overcome challenges if they ignore “the fairness doctrine.”

• They can overcome challenges if they are born into the right circumstances.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

What is the overarching hypothesis of the Rules for Life?

• Life is hard and you have to earn rewards through hard work.

• Life is hard and you have to be thankful to your parents for their hard work.

• Life is hard and be sure to be kind to nerds because they may end up being your boss.

• Life is hard and there are no winners and losers, despite what your grades may be.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How does the author’s personal experience illustrate his main argument in this text?

• It demonstrates how fairness can improve one’s ability to overcome adversity.

• It illustrates why it is important to create laws to support those with debilitating illnesses.

• It shows how challenges can better people if they don't complain about fairness.

• It demonstrates how discrimination can affect one's ability to make their life better.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RL.6.6