Directions:
Read the article.
Use the graphic organizer below to summarize the key ideas.
What is the author’s claim? (What message is he/she trying to convey? Click here if you need more support on the author's claim.) Write one or two sentences to summarize the author’s claim.
What key points does the author use to support his/her claim? Look for two – three key points.
Key Idea #1:
Key Idea #2:
Key Idea #3:
Key Idea #1:
What evidence does the author use to support his/her claim or message? (Remember: the author may use more than one piece of evidence to support the key ideas.)
Key Idea #2:
What evidence does the author use to support his/her claim or message? (Remember: the author may use more than one piece of evidence to support the key ideas.)
Key Idea #3:
What evidence does the author use to support his/her claim or message? (Remember: the author may use more than one piece of evidence to support the key ideas.)
If the author uses a counterargument or counterclaim and refutation, summarize it here. (Write two – three sentences that explain his/her counterargument and explain how he/she refutes that argument.)
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2) His brother had an operation on his knee. It was a complete success . (The operation...)
3) My brother got a digital camera for his birthday. It has already gone wrong. (The digital camera...)
4) We saw a beautiful motorboat in the bay. It belonged to Steven Spielberg.(The beautiful...)
He has cared for them since they were puppies and a kitten.
B.
He is taking care of them for his housekeeper, Mrs. Oakes.
C.
He is taking care of them for his friends, the Hunters.
D.
He adopted them from his friends, the Hunters.