We are on the same Team: Understanding Argumentation in a Letter

What is Jacki Jing’s main argument in her letter?

• Volleyball is a more popular sport than basketball.

• Volleyball is just as challenging as basketball.

• Basketball is better than volleyball.

• Basketball and volleyball are both easy sports.

What reason does Jacki Jing give to support her claim?

• Volleyball requires no skill to play.

• Volleyball only takes a short time to master.

• Volleyball requires intense practice and skill.

• Volleyball is only fun and easy.

Why does Jacki Jing feel “insulted” by the article she read?

• The article claims that volleyball is harder than basketball.

• The article suggests volleyball is an easier sport with lower demands.

• The article says basketball players are better than volleyball players.

• The article does not mention volleyball.

How does Jacki use her personal experience in the letter?

• She describes how easy volleyball was to learn.

• She shares her struggles and training to show volleyball’s difficulty.

• She talks about how she was forced to play volleyball.

• She explains why she dislikes volleyball.

What type of evidence does Jacki Jing use to support her argument?

• Personal experiences and descriptions of volleyball skills.

• Statistics about volleyball.

• Facts about different types of sports.

• Research studies about volleyball and basketball.

Which of the following best describes Jacki Jing’s tone in her letter?

• Excited and happy

• Indifferent and neutral

• Frustrated and passionate

• Sarcastic and mocking

What is the purpose of Jacki mentioning basketball’s difficulty in her letter?

• To argue that basketball is a better sport.

• To show respect for basketball and balance her argument.

• To convince people to play basketball instead of volleyball.

• To say basketball is an easy sport.

Why does Jacki believe volleyball is popular among young women?

• Because it is easy and fun to play.

• Because it requires little training.

• Because it is tough, competitive, and challenging.

• Because it is better than all other sports.