1. What is the author’s main claim or argument?
2. List one piece of evidence that strongly supports this claim. Explain why it is effective.
3. Identify another example, statistic, or research finding the author uses. How does it support the claim?
The text includes an attention-getter, rhetorical questions, examples, and research findings.
4. What kind of attention-getter does the author use? Explain its effect on the reader.
5. Identify one rhetorical question and discuss why you think the author included it.
6. Explain how these elements (attention-getter, questions, examples, research) work together to support the author’s purpose.