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effect




When something makes something else happen



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Close Reading & Critical Thinking

“From Fear to Hope”
Skill Builder March/April 2021

Name:



Think About It!



Close-Reading Questions: After reading “From Fear to Hope,” go back and
reread sections to answer the questions below.



1. In the first section, what mood does author Lauren Tarshis create as she describes spending
time with her grandmother? What do you learn about her grandmother’s cousin Dolly? Why do
you think Lauren describes Dolly at her grandmother’s wedding?
















2. Reread “From Fear to Pride.” What details in this section help you understand why Lauren’s
family felt pride? What made them fearful?

















3. Reread “Polio Mysteries.” Based on this and the previous sections, why was polio “especially
feared”?

















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4. What details in the section “Polio Mysteries” seem similar to what we have faced during the
Covid-19 pandemic?
















5. In the section “Terrified and Lucky,” what can you infer about Dolly’s family? In what ways was
Dolly lucky?


















6. Based on the section “ ‘Polio Pioneers,’ ” what did Americans’ crusade against polio include?
What was the result?























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Close Reading & Critical Thinking

“From Fear to Hope”
Skill Builder March/April 2021






Think About It!, p. 3




7. In the last section, why does Lauren say her grandmother’s stories give her hope?


















Critical-Thinking Questions: After answering the close-reading questions, answer the
critical-thinking questions below, thinking about the meaning of the whole article.



8. Why do you think Lauren wanted to tell you a personal family story about polio instead of
writing an informational article about it?







































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Close Reading & Critical Thinking

“From Fear to Hope”
Skill Builder March/April 2021






Think About It!, p. 4






9. Look at the photos and read the captions that go across the bottom of pages 6, 7, and 8.
How do they add to the author’s message of hope?




























10. Look at the photo and caption “Kids Learned Remotely,” on page 7. In the scene, what is similar
to and different from today’s remote learning? Which kind of remote learning do you think you
would prefer?



































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Opinion Writing

“Should Kids Be Paid to Do Chores?”
Skill Builder–LL December 2020/January 2021

Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ________________


Write an Opinion Essay




Directions: Read the article “Should Kids Be Paid to Do Chores?” in theDecember 2020/January 2021
issue of Storyworks. Fill in the chart on page 29. Then follow the steps below to write an opinion essay.



BEFORE YOU WRITE: CHOOSE YOUR SIDE

An opinion essay is all about stating a view and using evidence to try to convince your readers
to agree with you. First, decide where you stand. Should kids be paid to do chores?
Check the box next to the point of view you will support in your essay.
❑ Yes! She deserves it! ❑ No! She needs to pitch in!



PARAGRAPH 1: INTRODUCTION


The introduction should get readers’ attention, tell them a bit about the topic, and clearly state your
opinion.
Write a hook to get readers interested: ________________________________________________________________


_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Write a sentence or two explaining what the debate is all about: ______________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________


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Write a sentence that clearly states your opinion on the topic: ________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________


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Opinion Writing

Skill Builder–LL “Should Kids Be Paid to Do Chores?”
December 2020/January 2021

Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ________________



Write an Opinion Essay, p. 2





PARAGRAPH 2: REASONS AND EVIDENCE


You’ve already started this part! Your three reasons should be listed in either the “Yes” or the “No”
column on page 29. Copy them on the numbered lines below. After each one, add evidence—facts,
details, or examples—to support the reason.

Reason 1: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Evidence: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________


_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Reason 2: ______________________________________________________________________________________________


_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Evidence: ______________________________________________________________________________________________


_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Reason 3: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Evidence: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________


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Opinion Writing

Skill Builder–LL “Should Kids Be Paid to Do Chores?”
December 2020/January 2021

Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ________________



Write an Opinion Essay, p. 3





PARAGRAPH 3: CONCLUSION


The last paragraph of your essay is the conclusion. You should write a few sentences restating your main
points—but don’t add any new ideas. Remember, this is the last thing your readers will see, so make sure
to remind them how you’ve shown that your opinion makes sense.


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_________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________


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FINAL STEP!

Now copy your work onto a separate sheet of paper. Remember to indent at the beginning of
each paragraph, and use transition words where necessary. Don’t forget to proofread!






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