ELA Why Exploring the Ocean is Mankind's Next Giant

Cousteau uses words to convey a tone of thrilled optimism about future ocean exploration. Read lines 87-93. Identify words and phrases that convey his attitude (tone)? What effect are these words intended to have on readers?

Exiting and bold, next big leap, wow factor By using these words we are more inclined to agree with Philippe and be exited

What does the author imply will happen if people don't "take the plunge"? How valid is this suggestion based on reasons and evidence in the commentary?

For future generation and to learn about. His claim is valid and convincing

What are two reasons stated by Cousteau to support his claim?

Golden opportunities and a pressing need to recapture that pioneering spirit

How does the author describe both past events and future events to persuade readers to agree with him?

He describes the past by saying things about how the ocean is not healthy and now we need to help it

What comparison does the author develop in the first five paragraphs, and what is his purpose?

His main purpose is to communicate the importance of exploring the ocean

How sound, or strong, is the author's reasoning here? Explain your assessment.

The main 2 claims were the "we know have a golden opportunity" and a pressing need to explore the ocean

Remember that a strong persuasive argument contains evidence, or facts, examples, quotations, experiences, and other pieces of information that support the claim. Reread lines 49-51. Identify a piece of evidence that supports one of Cousteau's reasons for ocean exploration.

The reason that we have a "golden opportunity" is supporting by the evidence of critical medical advances such as a AZT.

What is the evidence to support the reason above?

We largely depend on the ocean for resources for ex food and helps out regulate our climate

What is Philippe Cousteau's claim, or position?

We need to explore the ocean

What is the writer's claim?

We need to explore the ocean

What is another reason Cousteau presents to support his claim that we should prioritize ocean exploration?

We need to help out our oceans, and fix what we did to the oceans buy conserving the resources now

Do the examples of support seem valid? Explain

Yes, because he is saying that we need to explore the ocean and he has many evidence

Diplomat

a person appointed by a government to interact with other government

Steward

is a person who supervises or manages something

Sustain

they remain in existence

exploit

you use it selfishly