Impact of Payment on Education

The video tutorial discusses how to identify an author's point and reasons in a text. It uses the story 'Paying for Grades' to illustrate these concepts. The author argues that students should be paid for good grades, providing reasons such as increased motivation, better test scores, and preparation for the real world. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of rereading to understand the author's point and reasons.

What is the primary focus of the author's point?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform about a historical event

• To convey what the author wants the reader to learn

• To describe a fictional character

What is the first step in identifying the author's point?

• Identifying important points in the text

• Summarizing the text

• Analyzing the author's writing style

• Comparing with other texts

What is the second step in identifying the author's point?

• Finding the reasons that support the important points

• Summarizing the text

• Comparing with other texts

• Analyzing the author's tone

What is the main argument in the story 'Paying for Grades'?

• Standardized tests should be abolished

• Students should attend school more days a week

• Homework should be optional

• Schools should pay students for good grades

According to the story, what would motivate students to work harder?

• Longer school hours

• More homework

• Getting paid for good grades

• Extra-curricular activities

What is the role of standardized tests according to the story?

• They are used to evaluate teachers

• They are optional for students

• They determine school grades

• They are irrelevant to student performance

What is the author's point in the story 'Paying for Grades'?

• Students should have less homework

• Schools should pay students for good grades

• School days should be shorter

• Teachers should be paid more

What is one reason the author gives for paying students for good grades?

• It would eliminate the need for teachers

• It would increase test scores

• It would reduce school expenses

• It would decrease student attendance

How does the author suggest paying students for good grades would prepare them for the future?

• By teaching them financial management

• By encouraging them to pursue higher education

• By reducing the need for part-time jobs

• By simulating real-world work scenarios

Which of the following is NOT a reason given by the author for paying students?

• Students would get better test scores

• Students would be more motivated

• Students would work harder

• Students would spend less time on homework