Martha's Letter

In paragraph 1, the word overlooked means

• To intentionally ignore something
• To properly consider something
• To pay close attention to something
• To fail to notice or consider something

In paragraph 2, the word detrimental means

• beneficial or helpful
• positive or advantageous
• neutral or insignificant
• harmful or damaging

In paragraph 2, the word crucial means

• extremely important or essential
• fragile or delicate
• flexible or adaptable
• unimportant or insignificant

In paragraph 5, the word leisure means

• Work or labor
• Stress or pressure
• Boredom or monotony
• Free time or relaxation

Which of Martha's argument is an emotional appeal?

• Many students have activities after school.

• We're going to grow up and have to work hard, so we should have time now just to be kids.

• "All children should be doing homework," says Duke University Professor Harris M. Cooper.

• Why just 30 minutes?There are many crucial reasons.

Paragraph 3 supports Martha's argument by

• quoting a scientist.

• giving a personal story about time and sleep.

• saying that homework is a great use of time.

• explaining why she feels homework is an awful idea.

Read this sentence from Martha's letter. "Teachers need time to relax and recharge, too." The reader can infer that Martha is

• Selfish

• Curious

• Lavish

• Thoughtful

What sentence from Martha's letter suggests that she likes the outdoors?

• It’s good to have time to ride my bike, go play at the park, etc. paragraph

• Students should have homework, but we should only have a certain amount every night,

  such as 30 minutes.

• Do

  you really want grouchy, sleepy students at school?

• If I just have a little bit of homework, I

  can ask my teacher a quick question about it before the due date.

Martha would most likely agree about the importance of

• Sleep

• Leisure time

• practicing what shes learned in school.

• all of the above.

In paragraph 3, Martha most likely includes questions in her argument because she wants to

• stress the importance of leisure time

• emphasize the potential issues with students not getting enough sleep.

• Illustrate how children need to see their friends after school.

• Describe why kids need fresh air.