6th Grade Study Sync Unit 5

What is the point argument in "Bullying in Schools"

• Schools are trying their best to eliminate bullying

• Schools are not doing enough to eliminate bullying

• The state is not doing enough to eliminate bullying

• The teachers are not doing enough to eliminate bullying

What is the counterpoint argument in "Celebrities as Heroes"?

• Celebrities can be considered heroes

• Celebrities should never be considered heroes

• Celebrities should ALWAYS be considered heroes

• Celebrities are not heroes and never will be

What text evidence below serves as a supporting detail for the claim that celebrities should not be considered heroes?

• "We cannot regard these people as heroes in any way because they are frivolous"

• "Heroes can be defined as people who have admirable qualities"

• "Many actors, singers, and television stars are also idolized"

• "Society can be quick to sneer at celebrities who are idolized"

What could be a central argument sentence from the Counterpoint article "Celebrities as Heroes"?

• "It's up to fans to choose their heroes carefully"

• "There are many celebrities who are true heroes"

• "Striving to be the best one can be at a sport or profession is not easy"

• "It's also up to the media to pay more attention to celebrities who are true role models"

Does the Counter point argument of "Celebrities as Heroes" think all celebrities should be considered heroes?

• Yes

• No

What sentence supports that the counterpoint argument in "Celebrities as Heroes" does not support that ALL celebs should be considered heroes?

• "the individuals we choose to call our "heroes" can't be just any celebrities"

• "It's up to fans to choose their heroes carefully"

• "Some celebrities are not necessarily looking for the media to shine a spotlight on their actions"

• "Do people need heroes?"

Which of the following statements is a point of view held by both the Point and Counterpoint authors in "Bullying in Schools"?

• It is effective to educate and train students and teachers about bullying before it occurs.

• Zero-tolerance policies to combat bullying are very problematic.

• More time is needed to see the results of anti-bullying measures that have been put in place before looking for additional strategies.

• We don’t know if cyberbullying is a big problem because it’s a new phenomenon.

What is most closely a central idea of the Point article in "Bullying in Schools"?

• The most effective approach to combatting bullying in schools is to continue spreading zero-tolerance policies to more school districts.

• The media is the only place that the problem of bullying is currently being addressed.

• Current measures being taken by schools to prevent bullying are lacking the nuance needed for such a complex problem.

• The government is playing a key role in taking on bullying with measures like Seth’s Law and stopbullying.gov.

What is most closely a central idea of the Counterpoint article in "Bullying in Schools"?

• Many of the policies being used to fight bullying are only finding ways to punish bullies and are not attempting to get to the root of the problem.

• There have been so many different measures to take on bullying in schools across the country that the problem has been almost entirely eliminated.

• The most important concept to teach students about bullying is to apologize.

• Schools only have a certain amount of resources they can use to keep fighting bullying.

Which of the following choices best illustrates an example the Counterpoint author in "Celebrities as Heroes" might use to show a celebrity acting like a hero?

• Gandhi going on a hunger strike to protest British rule in India.

• A young fan admiring her favorite soccer player for scoring a goal in a championship game.

• Oprah Winfrey opening a leadership school for girls in South Africa.

• Kim Kardashian getting married and boosting her TV show’s ratings.