I Wanna New Room - Argumentative Text

a. Alex does not have supporting evidence for his claim

b. Alex presents examples of how his brother breaks his toys and is very noisy

c. Alex provides an argument for each one of his dad's suggestions and demonstrates why they will not work.

d. Alex tattles on his brother and sister.

His little brother should not play with Alex's toys.

His baby sister does not need her own room.

Dad should add a new wing onto the house.

He should have his own room.

a. his little brother

b. his parents

c. his baby sister

d. his friends at school

a. The text contains letters written between a father and son.

The text provides evidence and claims for Alex and his father's arguments.

The text contains examples of the little brother's bad behaviors.

The text is realistic and could actually happen.

Older siblings should always share everything with their brothers and sisters.

His parents do not think he is important.

Families must work together to ensure everyone is provided for.

Parents never listen to their children's suggestions.

a. Alex's little brother is out of control.

b. The iguana's cage has an unusual smell.

c. Stinky the dog is treated like a king.

d. Alex's little brother broke his toys.

a. He demands Alex to let his brother out of the bedroom.

b. He helps Alex build a treehouse so he can have his own space.

c. He reminds Alex that he used to be careless when he was little.

d. He explains why his baby sister needs her own room.

a. He has evidence for the reasons Alex cannot have his own room.

b. He signs each letter with the words "Love, Dad".

c. He tells Alex he will have to talk to his mother about a new room.

d. He responds to each of Alex's letters with suggestions and advice.

a. He understands Alex's situation and wants to help.

b. Alex is being selfish and should stop asking for a room.

c. Alex will have to learn to tolerate his brother and sister's behavior.

d. He does not want to discuss a new room for Alex.

a. he should be treated like a king

b. he needs his own space away from his siblings.

c. his little brother is loud and destructive.

d. his parents do not care how he feels

a. The evidence demonstrates Alex is happy sharing his room with his brother.

b. The evidence shares that Alex's dad is not willing to listen to his arguments.

c. The evidence shows Alex is unhappy with the way his little brother treats his things and that he has earned the privilege of having his own room.

d. Alex does not provide good evidence for his claims.