controversial v. Caused arguments and discussions When the Packers and the Vikings play, there usually seems to be some sort of controversy.
Part of Speech? When the Packers and the Vikings play, there usually seems to be some sort of controversy.
practitioner v. A person who uses a certain skill Joe made an appointment with the practitioner.
Part of Speech? Joe made an appointment with the practitioner.
asthma v. A disease that makes it difficult to breathe Asthma is a fairly common disease, and fortunately, few deaths occur from it.
Part of Speech? Asthma is a fairly common disease, and fortunately, few deaths occur from it.
skeptics v. Those having doubts This little guy is very skeptical about sitting with his dad’s friend, Steve.
Part of Speech? This little guy is very skeptical about sitting with his dad’s friend, Steve.
George Washington (1 st president) is significant because he had vision and courage.
significant vimportant Why are these faces considered significant? From left to right: Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson (3 rd president) is significant because of the Declaration of Independence and later in the expansion of our nation through the Louisiana Purchase.
Thomas Jefferson always had dreams of a greater, more perfect nation, first in the words of the Declaration of Independence and later in the expansion of our nation through the Louisiana Purchase. Of significance to Abraham Lincoln (16 th president) was a nation where all men were free and equal.
Theodore Roosevelt (26 th president) envisioned a great nation, a leader on the world stage, our nation was changing to a world power
persuade vto win over to a belief He is trying to persuade his boss that he made the right decision.
Persuasive texts A persuasive text is a text that really wants you to do something Persuasive texts might use: • repeated words • text in capital letters • exclamation marks • rhetorical questions (questions where no answer is needed) • an emotional one-sided argument • humor