Life After High School - ELA 3

What is the author's main claim in the “Point” section?

• Young adults should always attend college after high school

• Moving far away provides independence and valuable experiences

• Staying close to home saves money and reduces stress

• Social media makes moving unnecessary

Which of the following is NOT listed as a benefit of moving away?

• Gaining independence

• Saving money on furniture

• Meeting new people

• Experiencing a new culture

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

According to the passage, which statistic shows Americans move frequently?

• 53% of people worldwide use social media

• 12% of Americans move each year

• 20% of households are multigenerational

• 30% of students did not go to college in 2017

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

The reference to America’s founding (pilgrims leaving England) is an example of which rhetorical appeal?

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Irony

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The phrase 'a crash course in adulting' suggests that moving away:

• Delays independence

• Forces responsibility quickly

• Creates financial stress

• Is unnecessary for maturity

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What counterargument does the “Point” section address?

• Moving is always exciting

• Parents can’t help their children if they live far away

• Everyone should join the military

• Staying close prevents loneliness

The author responds to the counterargument about parents being far away by saying:

• Parents can always travel to help

• Parents can use social media to stay in touch

• Parents should not be involved

• Parents are not important

Which survey showed that people value diversity in where they live?

• Eurobarometer 2005

• Consumer Expenditure Survey 2011

• Allstate/Atlantic Media Poll 2015

• Pew Research 2017

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What does the author say young adulthood is the perfect time for?

• Buying a house

• Raising children

• Seizing the moment and exploring

• Saving money for retirement

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

What is the author’s main takeaway from the “Point” argument?

• Moving is too expensive to consider

• Staying close is safer

• Moving offers independence, new experiences, and growth

• Moving is less common than staying