Arguments for Eliminating the Penny

What is the author's primary purpose in writing this text about the penny? (RI.6.6)

• To persuade the reader that the U.S. government should discontinue the penny.

• To compare the value of the penny to other forms of currency.

• To argue that the penny is essential for low-income individuals.

• To inform the reader about the history of the penny in the United States.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

How does the author's use of the example of Canada discontinuing the penny help convey their point of view on the topic? (RI.6.6)

• It highlights the differences between the U.S. and Canadian economies.

• It shows that other countries have also struggled with the penny's value.

• It provides a real-world example of a country successfully eliminating the penny, suggesting the U.S. could do the same.

• It proves that eliminating the penny will automatically save the U.S. government money.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

3. In what ways does the author provide evidence to support their opinion on the penny's impact on transaction times? (RI.6.6)

• By stating that pennies add two seconds to each transaction and calculating the total cost of this wasted time.

• By comparing the weight of pennies to the weight of other coins.

• By showing images of people struggling to count pennies at the checkout.

• By interviewing cashiers about their experiences with customers using pennies.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.6

How does the author address the argument that eliminating the penny will drive up prices, and what does this reveal about their perspective? (RI.6.6)

• The author agrees that prices will increase, showing they are neutral on the topic.

• The author ignores the argument, showing they believe it's irrelevant (not related to the topic).

• The author suggests the price increase would be significant, showing they oppose eliminating the penny.

• The author presents research suggesting rounding prices benefits consumers, showing they believe this argument is weak.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.8

In what ways does the author provide evidence to support their opinion on eliminating the penny? (RI.6.6)

• By presenting statistics on the cost of producing pennies and the time wasted using them.

• By describing the history of the penny in the United States.

• By sharing personal anecdotes (personal stories) about finding pennies.

• By interviewing people who collect pennies.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.8

How does the author's choice of facts influence the reader's understanding of the penny's value? (RI.6.6)

• The author avoids using facts and relies on emotional appeals to sway the reader's opinion.

• The author uses facts about the penny's historical significance to emphasize its importance.

• The author uses facts about the cost of production and the time wasted to show the penny's limited value.

• The author uses facts about the penny's metal composition to highlight its intrinsic value.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

In what ways does the conclusion of the text reinforce the author's point of view regarding the penny? (RI.6.6)

• By presenting a balanced view of both sides of the argument, remaining neutral.

• By calling for a national vote on the issue, deferring the decision to the public.

• By suggesting that pennies are a valuable part of American history, supporting the idea of keeping them.

• By stating that pennies are more trouble than they're worth, supporting the idea of eliminating them.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

As it is used in the passage, the word "abolish" most closely means which of the following? (RI.6.4)

• To formally put an end to something.

• To study something in great detail.

• To make something more valuable.

• To create something new.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

In the context of this passage, what deeper meaning does the word "hassle" convey? (RI.6.4)

• An inconvenience or annoyance.

• A valuable asset.

• A source of good luck.

• A sign of wealth.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

The term "minting" in this text is employed in which manner to enhance understanding? (RI.6.4)

• It refers to the process of creating new coins.

• It refers to the process of collecting old coins.

• It refers to the process of destroying old coins.

• It refers to the process of trading coins.

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CCSS.RI.6.4