Life After High School

Which of the following statements would both sides most likely support?

• People should learn how to be independent after high school

• It is better to stay dependent on other people after high school.

• iving with family after high school leads to less success.

• Living with family after high school leads to more success.

With which of these statements would the “Point” (move far away from home) author most likely agree?

• Friends and family will likely not have an opinion about your plans after high school

• People often prefer their friends in a new town to their old friends.

• Friends and family might not push you to become independent.

• Moving away might cause you to lose touch with old family and friends.

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What is one consequence of staying close to home?

• forming new habits.

• moral support

• losing connections.

• unique insights

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Which activity would the “Point” (move far away) author most likely identify as being least important to becoming independent?

• Learning how to cook

• Being able to budget money

• Meeting new people

• Asking friends and family for advice

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According to the “Point” (move far away), what is mainly the drawback to moving away from home after high school?

• Connecting with family and friends is harder when living away from home.

• Family relationships are very important to most people.

• It can be scary to move far away by yourself.

• Moving away from home might be cost-prohibitive.

Which statement from the passage most strongly supports the correct answer to Question 5 (drawback to moving away)?

• “Social media and technological advancements like Skype and FaceTime do make it easier to spend virtual time with faraway loved ones.”

• “... they may have even spent their entire lives in the same home and learned alongside students a lot like themselves .”

• “Once students move away from home, they will have the opportunity to meet new people.”

• “It’s true that parents cannot easily rush to aid their children if they live apart," but it depends on the situation,

According to the “Counterpoint” (stay close to home), what is mainly the drawback to staying in one’s hometown after high school?

• Opportunities available close to home are never as good as the ones elsewhere.

• It could take slightly longer for a young person to become fully independent.

• Family and friends will eventually grow tired of someone if they stay too long.

• Many of a young person’s friends might decide to move away.

Which statement from the passage most strongly supports the correct answer to Question 7 (stay close to home?

• “By staying close to home, students can contribute to their families as well as save money for their future plans instead of spending money on traveling or moving.”

• “...living far away means that they must learn to provide meals for themselves that suit their individual tastes and budgets.”

• “Some say that living in a new city is exciting, and urban environments often afford young people new opportunities, a new graduate has to consider whether or not a new lifestyle is worth the cost.”

• “While the transition to full independence may be slower, staying close to home ultimately offers more benefits than drawbacks.”

What's the purpose for the following quote: In “Out of High School, Into Real Life,” New York Times reporter Jack Healy reveals that 30% of the graduating class of 2017 did not plan to go directly to college.

• appeal to emotion

• establish credibility

• capture attention

• gain trust

Why de we include a counterargument?

• To confuse the reader in argument

• To encourage an argument

• To go against opposing argument

• To accept both sides of the argument