School Uniforms Quiz

What is the author's claim about school uniforms?

• Some schools throughout the country require kids to wear

  specific uniforms.

• Schools should not require uniforms because it causes issues and leaves students without autonomy.

• Students have reported feeling “policed” the minute they walk into

  school.

• Uniforms also don’t let kids express their individuality. Often, kids

  like being able to dress in certain apparel that complements their

  personality.

What evidence best supports the answer to Part A?

• By controlling what kids

  wear, school administrators think they can minimize bullying.

• Uniforms also don’t let kids express their individuality.

• Some argue

  that without the distraction of having to make those choices, kids are

  likely to do better in school because they can focus on academics.

• No school professionals should

  want their students to feel that way.

How does the author support the claim that students express themselves through clothing?

• By mentioning that uniforms often consist of polo shirts,

  khaki pants, plaid skirts, blazers, and ties.

• By mention that often, kids

  like being able to dress in certain apparel that complements their

  personality.

• By recalling what she wore during her middle school years while in fashion club.

• By contrasting those who have a personal sense of style to those who do not.

Uniforms can be expensive. They are typically not provided by the

school and have to be purchased by families, and not all families can

afford multiple outfits to get their kids through the week.

This statement demonstrates...

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Teacher and administrator eyes are immediately judging

them: Is their shirt tucked in? Are they wearing a brown or black belt?

Are their shoes acceptable?

The statement demonstrates...

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Often, kids

like being able to dress in certain apparel that complements their

personality. They wear clothes that show off their favorite colors,

teams, bands, activities, and styles.

The statement is an example of...

• evidence

• claim

• counterargument

• rebuttall

Some argue

that without the distraction of having to make those choices, kids are

likely to do better in school because they can focus on academic but they fail to realize that students are distracted by more than just their choice of clothes.

• claim

• counterargument

• rebuttal

• evidence

Which of the following ADDRESSES a counterargument?

• My students are bad kids. Okay, okay it's not that they are bad it's that they make bad choices.

• While some may argue that drugs are addicting they fail to consider over the counter medicines.

• According to the American Heart association, men of color are more likely to get ill.

• I don't agree.

Ethos

• An appeal to emotion

• An appeal to logic

• An appeal to ethics/credibility

How old is Mr. Dominguez?

• 38

• 48

• 35

• 42