Statements for Discussion

Identify the purpose of the following statement
"At first glance, it seems as if zoos are great places for families to visit."

• Showing disagreement

• Showing an opinion

• Hedging for making a statement

• Hedging for responding

Identify the purpose of the following statement
"It looks like the animals are well cared for in the zoo."

• Showing disagreement

• Showing an opinion

• Hedging for making a statement

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Identify the purpose of the following statement
"People tend to believe that animals are happy in captivity."

• Showing disagreement

• Showing an opinion

• Hedging for making a statement

• Hedging for responding

Identify the purpose of the following statement
"The fact is, many animals prefer their natural homes."

• Showing disagreement

• Showing an opinion

• Hedging for making a statement

• Hedging for responding

Identify the purpose of the following statement
"The truth of the matter is that some animals suffer in captivity."

• Showing disagreement

• Showing an opinion

• Hedging for making a statement

• Hedging for responding

Identify the purpose of the following statement
"Nevertheless, zoos can teach us about wildlife."

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• Showing an opinion

• Hedging for making a statement

• Hedging for responding

Identify the purpose of the following statement
"Personally, I’m not really sure if zoos should exist."

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• Showing an opinion

• Hedging for making a statement

• Hedging for responding

Identify the purpose of the following statement
"I’m not an expert, but I think animals belong in the wild."

• Showing disagreement

• Showing an opinion

• Hedging for making a statement

• Hedging for responding

Identify the purpose of the following statement
"For me, it is important to think about animal welfare."

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• Hedging for making a statement

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Identify the purpose of the following statement
"You could say that; however, zoos provide good education."

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• Hedging for making a statement

• Hedging for responding