Comparing Media Review

How did Abby's voyage end?

• Her parents ended it early.

• She encountered a storm in the Indian Ocean.

• She was lost at sea.

• Her sailboat sank due to a rogue wave.

As a result of Abby's voyage...

• a debate occurred about whether teens should be allowed to sail solo.

• her parents appeared on television to apologize for their poor decision.

• the world began to see Abby as a true hero.

• the law about solo-sailing was changed in America.

The purpose of a news article is

• to express the author's opinion.

• to inspire a debate among the public.

• to present both facts and opinions.

• to answer the 5 Ws and 1 H.

What is the purpose of an editorial?

• to express the opinion of the author

• to inspire a debate among the public

• to answer the 5 Ws and 1 H

• to address a counterargument

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How did the author of the editorial feel when she heard about Abby "bobbing" in the Indian Ocean?

• angry

• frustrated

• sad

• admiring

What was the author of the editorial's opinion about Abby's solo voyage?

• Parents should not be too overprotective.

• Abby was an adventurous kid and should have been allowed to go.

• Abby made a foolish decision to sail solo.

• Abby's parents were foolish and irresponsible to let her go.

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According to the video, how did Abby's brother feel when he learned that Abby was stranded in the Indian Ocean?

• concerned but confident she would be okay

• angry with his parents for letting her go

• worried whether or not she would survive

• excited for the adventure that she was about to have

A claim is

• a statement in a debate

• a statement that expresses one's opinion

• a statement that expresses a fact

• a thesis statement

What is a counterclaim/counterargument?

• A statement that expresses one's opinion.

• A statement of your opponent's opinion.

• A statement of fact.

• A statement that proves why your opponent's opinion is wrong.

A fact is a

• a piece of data.

• a statement that can be proven.

• a statement that expresses a belief.

• the same as a thesis statement.