I Wanna New Room - Argumentative Text

What does Alex hope to accomplish by writing his letters?

• a. persuade his parents to give him his own room

• b. teach his little brother not to disturb his things

• c. inform his parents he wants to share a room with his baby sister

• d. explain why his little brother is not a good roommate

2. What type of evidence does Alex use to support his claim?

• a. Alex does not have supporting evidence for his claim

• b. Alex presents examples of how his brother breaks his toys and is very noisy

• c. Alex provides an argument for each one of his dad's suggestions and demonstrates why they will not work.

• d. Alex tattles on his brother and sister.

What is Alex's main claim?

• His little brother should not play with Alex's toys.

• His baby sister does not need her own room.

• Dad should add a new wing onto the house.

• He should have his own room.

Who is Alex's intended audience?

• a. his little brother

• b. his parents

• c. his baby sister

• d. his friends at school

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5. What characteristics identify this text as argumentative?

• a. The text contains letters written between a father and son.

• The text provides evidence and claims for Alex and his father's arguments.

• The text contains examples of the little brother's bad behaviors.

• The text is realistic and could actually happen.

6. Based on information in his letters, Alex would most likely agree with which of these statements?

• Older siblings should always share everything with their brothers and sisters.

• His parents do not think he is important.

• Families must work together to ensure everyone is provided for.

• Parents never listen to their children's suggestions.

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7. Based on the text, which of the following is a fact rather than an opinion?

• a. Alex's little brother is out of control.

• b. The iguana's cage has an unusual smell.

• c. Stinky the dog is treated like a king.

• d. Alex's little brother broke his toys.

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8. What piece of evidence most strongly supports Dad's claim that Alex is important to the family too?

• a. He demands Alex to let his brother out of the bedroom.

• b. He helps Alex build a treehouse so he can have his own space.

• c. He reminds Alex that he used to be careless when he was little.

• d. He explains why his baby sister needs her own room.

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9. What evidence from the text shows Dad is paying attention to Alex's arguments for his own room?

• a. He has evidence for the reasons Alex cannot have his own room.

• b. He signs each letter with the words "Love, Dad".

• c. He tells Alex he will have to talk to his mother about a new room.

• d. He responds to each of Alex's letters with suggestions and advice.

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10. Dad uses his letters to demonstrate that -

• a. He understands Alex's situation and wants to help.

• b. Alex is being selfish and should stop asking for a room.

• c. Alex will have to learn to tolerate his brother and sister's behavior.

• d. He does not want to discuss a new room for Alex.

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