1. Milestones Writing Process Rev #2

Front

Purpose of the text: Banning skateboarding in Fayetteville is unjust; skaters deserve to enjoy their activity like others.

Back

To argue a point (argumentative)

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Banning skateboarding in Fayetteville is unjust. Other kids can play sports, so skaters should enjoy their activity too. Boarding isn't a crime and shouldn't be treated as one. What transitional word links the claim and reason?

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Therefore

Front

Banning skateboarding in Fayetteville is unjust. Other kids can play sports, so skaters should enjoy their activity too. Boarding isn't a crime; it shouldn't be treated as one.

Back

Unless other sports are banned as well, skateboarders should be left alone to do what they enjoy the most--getting some air.

Front

Banning skateboarding in Fayetteville is unjust. Other kids can play sports, so skaters should enjoy their activity too. Mara was hospitalized trying a trick. Unless other sports are banned, skateboarding shouldn't be treated as a crime.

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Sentence 5

Front

Claim: Banning skateboarding in Fayetteville due to safety concerns is unjust. Quote: "Children should be allowed to skateboard anywhere because it is great physical activity."

Back

This quote should NOT be used because it is a biased source.

Front

Claim: Banning skateboarding in Fayetteville due to safety concerns is unjust. Quote: Sheriff Rogers reported 14 injury incidents involving skateboarders last week.

Back

This quote should NOT be used because it goes against the writer’s argument.

Front

Claim: Banning skateboarding in Fayetteville due to safety concerns is unjust. Dr. Tom Snider, pediatric doctor, states: 'skateboarding provides essential cardiovascular activity for teens and is less dangerous than most contact sports.'

Back

This quote SHOULD be used because it is a reliable source and supports writer’s argument.

Front

Claim: Banning skateboarding in Fayetteville due to safety concerns is unjust. Dr. Makayla Trimble states, 'The balance required by skateboarding is beneficial for brain development.'

Back

This quote should NOT be used because although it is a reliable source, it does not directly support the writer’s argument.

Front

Text 2 discusses skateboarding as a passion and escape from strife. What can be inferred about the authors' views on skateboarding?

Back

They both feel it is a positive activity.

Front

Tone of the poem about Wheelie Boards.

Back

Frustrated