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Read Passage 1.

Write a summary of the text.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Read Passage 2

Write a summary of the text.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

In what way are the passages similar?

• Both suggest vaccinations are critical to your health.

• Both discuss kids getting their vaccinations.

• Both believe some exemptions from vaccinations are needed.

• Both accept that vaccinations are more cost-effective.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

How does the purpose of each article differ?

• In Passage 1 the author believes skipping vaccinations hurt your child, while in Passage 2 the

  author does not express an opinion about immunizations.

• In Passage 1 the author explains why immunizations are important for children, while in Passage 2

  the author convinces the reader banning exemptions is a bad idea.

• In Passage 1 the author tries to persuade the reader that no one should be exempt from

  vaccinations, while in Passage 2 the author describes why people tend to opt out of immunizations

  in California.

• In Passage 1 the author tries to persuade the reader to believe vaccinations are vital to community

  health, while in Passage 2 the author explains ideas for getting more school age kids up to date on

  their immunizations.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

The passages are different because -

• Passage 1 explains immunizations, while Passage 2 tries to prove a point

• Passage 1 is written more unstructured, while Passage 2 is a structured article

• Passage 1 is the author’s opinions, while Passage 2 is a summary of a research study

• Passage 1 is personal experiences, while Passage 2 is the opinions of researchers

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Both articles suggest that -

• immunization is important

• vaccinations can fail

• not everyone is immunized

• it is hard to make people believe

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

The articles discuss immunization in children. Think carefully about this belief.

Write a TEE paragraph stating your opinion on whether or not children should get vaccinated. Be sure to state your position clearly. Support your response with text evidence.

T = Topic sentence

E = Evidence

E = Explain