#3 Lesson 3 Exit Ticket

Directions: Complete the following questions to analyze and assess Griffin’s argument in “Moon Dust and Black Disgust.”

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1. Part A
Which sentence best describes the main claim in this text?

a. The moon landing is an extraordinary event and source of national pride.

b. America values technological advancement more than it values its people.

c. The citizens of America should be willing to sacrifice for space exploration.

d. Booker Griffin is angered and disgusted by Apollo 11’s mission to the moon.

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1. Part B
In which paragraph does the author introduce the main claim from Part A?

a. paragraph 1

b. paragraph 2

c. paragraph 3

d. paragraph 5

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2. Part A
Which two of the following sentences are reasons that the author uses to support the main claim?

a. The United States is putting a lot of money and energy toward space exploration.

b. There is the promise of knowledge in exploring the distant reaches of space.

c. Each of us is born into this world without our authorization or understanding.

d. There is much hardship in America and in the world that is allowed to continue.

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2. Part B
Which paragraph provides evidence and/or reasoning for the author’s first reason as chosen in Part A?

a. paragraph 7

b. paragraph 10

c. paragraph 16

d. paragraph 18

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2. Part C
Which paragraph provides evidence and/or reasoning for the author’s second reason as chosen in Part A?

a. paragraph 5

b. paragraph 8

c. paragraph 12

d. paragraph 14

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Which sentence best describes the effectiveness of the author’s argument in this text?

a. The author’s claim is well supported with several pieces of evidence.

b. The author’s claim is moderately supported with some evidence.

c. The author’s claim is not supported with any evidence.

#3 Lesson 3 Exit Ticket

1. Part AWhich sentence best describes the main claim in this text?

1. Part BIn which paragraph does the author introduce the main claim from Part A?

2. Part AWhich two of the following sentences are reasons that the author uses to support the main claim?

2. Part BWhich paragraph provides evidence and/or reasoning for the author’s first reason as chosen in Part A?

2. Part CWhich paragraph provides evidence and/or reasoning for the author’s second reason as chosen in Part A?

Which sentence best describes the effectiveness of the author’s argument in this text?

1. Part AWhich sentence best describes the main claim in this text?

1. Part BIn which paragraph does the author introduce the main claim from Part A?

2. Part AWhich two of the following sentences are reasons that the author uses to support the main claim?

2. Part BWhich paragraph provides evidence and/or reasoning for the author’s first reason as chosen in Part A?

2. Part CWhich paragraph provides evidence and/or reasoning for the author’s second reason as chosen in Part A?

Which sentence best describes the effectiveness of the author’s argument in this text?

1. Part A
Which sentence best describes the main claim in this text?

1. Part B
In which paragraph does the author introduce the main claim from Part A?

2. Part A
Which two of the following sentences are reasons that the author uses to support the main claim?

2. Part B
Which paragraph provides evidence and/or reasoning for the author’s first reason as chosen in Part A?

2. Part C
Which paragraph provides evidence and/or reasoning for the author’s second reason as chosen in Part A?

1. Part A
Which sentence best describes the main claim in this text?

1. Part B
In which paragraph does the author introduce the main claim from Part A?

2. Part A
Which two of the following sentences are reasons that the author uses to support the main claim?

2. Part B
Which paragraph provides evidence and/or reasoning for the author’s first reason as chosen in Part A?

2. Part C
Which paragraph provides evidence and/or reasoning for the author’s second reason as chosen in Part A?