Better Than Words: Say It With a Selfie/OMG Not Another Selfie

What is the main claim of “Better Than Words: Say It with a Selfie”?

• Smart phones have improved society.

• Selfies are a positive form of self-expression.

• Mobile devices make taking selfies easier.

• People throughout history have made self-portraits.

The example situation in paragraph 13 of “OMG, Not Another Selfie!” is reasoning that appeals to emotion. What audience is that example targeting?

• Parents

• Social media companies

• Students

• Teachers

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In paragraph 15 of “OMG, Not Another Selfie!,” the author claims that sharing selfies doesn’t create intimacy. Which phrase from the paragraph helps the reader determine the meaning of intimacy?

• competitive environment

• increased self-focus

• less true connection

• actual friendship

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Which statement best expresses the main claim of “OMG, Not Another Selfie!”?

• Taking too many selfies can have negative effects.

• Once a selfie has been posted, it can’t be taken back.

• When people post selfies, you can see how much fun they’re having.

• A person’s popularity is shown by the number of “likes” his or her selfies get.

Which type of evidence is used by the author of “OMG, Not Another Selfie!”?

• Quotes from experts

• Examples from history

• Opinions from young people

• Experiences from the author

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Match the author's viewpoint with the correct article.

Selfies allow for creative expression.

• “Better Than Words: Say It with a Selfie”

• “OMG, Not Another Selfie!”

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CCSS.RI.6.7

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CCSS.RL.5.7

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Match the author's viewpoint with the correct article.

Selfies can lead to negative thoughts.

• “Better Than Words: Say It with a Selfie”

• “OMG, Not Another Selfie!”

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

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Match the author's viewpoint with the correct article.

Selfies interfere with true friendship.

• “Better Than Words: Say It with a Selfie”

• “OMG, Not Another Selfie!”

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CCSS.RI.6.9

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Match the author's viewpoint with the correct article.

Selfies improve confidence.

• “Better Than Words: Say It with a Selfie”

• “OMG, Not Another Selfie!”

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

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The author's purpose of an argumentative text is

• to explain how to complete a task

• to entertain the reader

• to persuade or convince the reader to think or agree with the author's viewpoint

• to provide information to the reader about a topic