SOAPSTone and ATNSB

What does the first "S" in SOAPSTone stand for?

• Simple

• Situation

• Subject

• Soup

What does the "O" in SOAPSTone stand for?

• Occasion

• Opinion

• Occupant

• Option

What does the "P" in SOAPSTone stand for?

• Point

• Purpose

• Predict

• Play

What is Tone?

• A single word about the writing

• The author's attitude toward the topic

• The sound of the music in the rain

• Understanding the purpose of the writing

The subject is the same as the

• Topic

• Counterclaim

• Speaker

• Writing

Why is SOAPSTone a useful strategy?

• It helps us sound out the words

• It helps us memorize words and ideas that are important

• It helps us analyze the article and understand it better

• It helps us read faster

What is the claim of the article America the Not So Beautiful?

• Americans need to reduce their trash to save the planet

• Americans only care about the sea animals

• Americans recycle more than any other people

• Americans do not throw trash away on the streets

True or False: Andrew Rooney argues that "Throwing trash is the American way."

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a reason why throwing trash is a problem?

• Dangerous chemicals get into the ocean

• Animals are getting poisoned

• Trash helps the environment be safer.

• Landfills are getting filled and take up space

What was Andrew Rooney's tone when talking about the trash problem?

• Very Serious

• Sarcastic

• Ignorant

• Happy