English 10A Lesson 7
heinous
(adjective) very bad, wicked, or evil synonym: atrocious antonym: delightful
profound
(adjective) very great or intense synonym: deep antonym: trivial
disdain
(noun) the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's respect synonym: contempt antonym: friendly
probe
(verb) to seek to uncover information about someone or something
to persuade
What would be the author's purpose in a young girl writing a note to her parents giving reasons why they should buy a puppy?
to inform
What would be the author's purpose in writing a cook book containing recipes for making cakes, cookies, and other desserts?
to inform
What would be the author's purpose in writing a medical report describing the effects of steroids on the human body?
to persuade
What would be the author's purpose in writing a pamphlet urging people not to eat animals or use products made from animals or animal suffering because the author thinks that is cruel and unnecessary?
to persuade
What would be the author's purpose in writing a politician's speech about how homes should be provided to families who cannot afford them?
to entertain
What would be the author's purpose in writing a story about a family trying to stick together and survive through the Great Depression in the Midwest in the 1930s?
to inform
What would be the author's purpose in writing a website describing a local dog leash ordinance, detailing its history and the penalties for walking around with one's dog unleashed?
to inform
What would be the author's purpose in writing an instructional booklet describing how to operate a smart phone?
to entertain
What would be the author's purpose in writing the story of a young athlete who takes steroids and his life and future fall apart?
to entertain
What would be the author's purpose in writing the story of a young woman who, after the death of her grandfather, quit her job in the business world and returned home to help her aging grandmother?
predicate adjective
a description of the subject that appears in the predicate portion of the sentence (a word that describes the subject) sometimes, we say, "The red rose is beautiful," with the adjective red appearing right before the word it describes, rose. other times, we say the adjective after the verb, as in "Roses are red." this is what's called a...
predicate nominative
a noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb and renames or identifies the subject (another word for the subject) sometimes we say, "You are the special guest of this party!" with the subject appearing at the beginning of the sentence. other times, we name the subject again in the predicate portion of the sentence, as in "The special guest of this party is you!"
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according to Jason Kim, Asian Americans in the media are... 1.) more successful in Hollywood today than they have been in the past 2.) much more present in front of the camera than behind the scenes 3.) uncommon because not many Asian Americans pursue jobs in television or movies 4.) are often passed over for acting roles and work behind the scenes
in a persuasive writing the author is writing to...
attempt to change your mind about a topic or convince you that their opinion is the correct one
in an informative writing the author is writing to...
give you facts and details about a topic without interjecting with opinions or emotion
1
how did Kim's experience on "Girls" impact his views on Asian identities in the media? 1.) he didn't understand how people could react positively to an identity that he hated 2.) he realized that many people didn't even notice Asian people in the media 3.) he realized people were even more racist than he ever thought before 4.) he realized just how much Asian Americans were discriminated against in the media
2
how does Kim's inclusion of his experiences as a child contribute to the text? 1.) it encourages readers to celebrate the diversity of their peers 2.) it emphasizes how Kim felt ashamed of and rejected his Asian identity 3.) it depicts the strained relationship that Kim had with his family while growing up 4.) it shows how difficult it can be to adjust to a new school and make friends.
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how does paragraph 18, where the author decides not to tell the student about how surnames were given to slaves, contribute to the development of ideas in the text? 1.) it provides readers with information about the origins of the author's surname 2.) it shows readers why the author of the text decided to reject her family's surname 3.) it proves that the author and the student's ancestors were connected through slavery 4.) it helps readers understand the racist history of how African Americans got surnames
3
how does the author conclude her conversation with her student? 1.) by choosing to ignore the student's questions 2.) by scolding the student for asking personal questions 3.) by deciding not to go in depth with her history 4.) by explaining the origins of her surname
1
in the future, Kim wants America to... 1.) to be more inclusive and embrace diversity 2.) to teach its students more about Asian cultures 3.) to prioritize hiring Asian Americans in media 4.) to ignore differences between actors
when reading a persuasive writing you must...
read critically to determine whether the author is being completely honest or if facts are being given selectively or falsely to influence your opinion
when reading an informative writing you must...
read for main ideas and the details that support those main ideas, often taking notes to make sure you retain the information
when reading an entertaining writing you must...
read to get lost in characters and become invested in the story by putting yourself in the shoes of the main character or imagining the events taking place in real life
direct object
receives the action of an action verb Sam threw the ball to Fred what did Sam throw? (the ball)
in an entertaining writing the author is writing to...
tell a compelling story that holds your attention through its structure and organization, suspense, or humor
the three purposes of writing
to persuade, to inform, to entertain
subject complements
together, predicate adjectives and predicate nominatives are called ______ because they add to (or complement) the subject but appear in the predicate of the sentence. one indication that a ______ is being used is the presence of a linking verb, such as a form of be or is.
indirect object
used with a direct object and names the person or thing that something is given or done for Sam threw the ball to Fred to whom did Sam throw the ball? (Fred)
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what is the author's main purpose in writing the article? 1.) to help readers understand her relationship with her surname as an African American 2.) to encourage people not to ask other people about the origins of their surname 3.) to inform readers about the origins of people's surnames in America 4.) to explain to readers why she doesn't discuss her surname with people when they ask
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which detail from the text best supports the theme? 1.) "And when a Harvard student recently inquired about my name, she was clear that she wanted to know about my surname." (Paragraph 2) 2.) "I felt the weariness of being pushed into an emotional space and frustrated from having to contemplate whether to delve deeper into a topic I didn't expect during idle small talk." (Paragraph 25) 3.) "'I know some Norwoods and some Wakefields from western North Carolina,' she piped up, almost instantly, with a giddy excitement." (Paragraph 14) 4.) "When I'm in the Boston region, people ask me if it's French, and I think they are trying to determine if my heritage is Haitian." (Paragraph 4)
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which detail from the text best supports the theme? 1.) "We are at the point in our culture where people are finally beginning to talk about Asian identities in the media." (Paragraph 19) 2.) "We are at the point in our culture where people are finally beginning to talk about Asian identities in the media." (Paragraph 19) 3.) "At the dinner table, I committed the two worst sins that a Korean son could possibly commit: I stopped speaking Korean and I stopped eating Korean food." (Paragraph 15) 4.) "My dream... is for our country to become a place where a cameo like mine would go completely unnoticed. And to see every third-grade teacher tell his or her students, 'Keep your name. You don't have to change a thing.'" (Paragraph 24)
2, 3, 4
which of the following best describes the author's purpose in writing this text? (more than one applies) 1.) to convince people to shed surnames that were taken from slaveowners. 2.) to persuade the reader to think more carefully about the link between a person's last name and their heritage. 3.) to inform the reader that her last name could be traced back to slavery. 4.) to tell an interesting and compelling story about what goes on in the author's mind during a discussion about her last name.
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which of the following best identifies the main claim Kim develops in the text? 1.) the difficulty Kim experienced accepting his identity as a child was due to the lack of Asian American actors he saw on television 2.) Kim pursued playwriting in college with the objective of increasing the presence of Asian American actors in entertainment 3.) Asian Americans should be encouraged to embrace their identities in America 3.) Asian American actors continue to be denied opportunities in the media because of their Asian identity
3
which of the following describes the origins of the author's surname? 1.) her ancestors were assigned the surname 2.) her ancestors chose a common surname 3.) her ancestors likely misspelled their surname 4.) her ancestors chose a surname at random
3
which of the following is NOT a detail the author uses to develop the idea that it's difficult for her to discuss her surname with white or non-African American people? 1.) after the 13th Amendment, "some [black people] chose the plantation name as their last name in order to reveal where they were from" (Paragraph 19) 2.) she explains that "African Americans were assigned names by their owners and many times didn't even have a surname" (Paragraph 18) 3.) "The truth is, my last name was probably supposed to be Bowen, but somewhere in the past someone misspelled it" (Paragraph 5) 4.) "I would never change my name - even if I married - mainly because it connects me to a fragmented people" (Paragraph 21)
3
which of the following is NOT an example how Kim rejected his Asian identity? 1.) he refused to speak Korean 2.) he didn't eat Korean food 3.) he lied about emigrating from Korea 4.) he wore different clothes
4
which quote from the text best supports Kim's inclusion of his experiences as a child contribute to the text? 1.) "At dinner parties, people would fawn over the Korean food and ask for my mom's recipes. They even wanted to know about my childhood in Seoul." (Paragraph 16) 2.) "I still vividly remember my first time at recess, a confusing experience for several reasons, in large part because hanging off monkey bars and making each other cry during dodgeball were not educationally sanctioned activities in Asia." (Paragraph 6) 3.) "Before I could answer, another teacher rang out, 'Maybe he likes sitting alone. Maybe that's the Asian way.'" (Paragraph 11) 4.) "My parents would try to talk to me over a bowl of kimchi stew, and I would pout and ask, in English, if we could order the Meat Lover's pie from Pizza Hut." (Paragraph 15)
1
which statement expresses the central idea of the text? 1.) African Americans have a complicated and, at times, painful history with their surnames which is not easy to discuss. 2.) Discussing the origins of African Americans' surnames is a good way to bring attention to America's history of slavery. 3.) Most African Americans have changed their surnames in order to reject any connections they might have to past slavery. 4.) Knowing the origins of people's surnames in America can better help us understand the nation's history.
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why did the author and the student remain silent after the student's comment about race? 1.) they were surprised to find out that they were related 2.) they realized that the shared last name was nothing more than a coincidence 3.) they were excited by the idea that their ancestors knew each other 4.) they felt uncomfortable by the possibility that the student's ancestors likely owned slaves
2
why do people ask the author about her surname? 1.) they want to get to know her better 2.) they don't think it fits with how she looks 3.) they want to see if they share any family 4.) they don't know how to pronounce it
2
why has the author chosen to keep her last name? 1.) she doesn't think about the connection to slavery 2.) she likes to feel connected to her relatives 3.) it's an important reminder of her ancestors' history 4.) it would be a hassle to change it now
1
why was it hard for Kim to interact with other kids? 1.) he didn't feel comfortable joining them 2.) he didn't know how to ask to join them in English 3.) he didn't like them because they teased him for being different 4.) he didn't like the games they were playing
