Reading Comprehension Skills & Strategies - Level 6

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Directions: Sometimes when a decision has to be made, people do not all agree. Opinions are
gathered to consider. In each situation below, imagine that you have been asked for
your input. Give your opinion and reasons for it. Write a persuasive argument for
your point of view.

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  1. Several students in your class want to be kindergarten
    monitors. Only two can be selected for the job.
    How do you think they should be chosen? Why?


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  1. Your parents announce that they have decided to set aside the second Friday of each
    month as “Family Night,” on which everyone in the family will go out to dinner together.
    How do you think it should be decided where the family will eat? Why?


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  1. A notice is sent out that tryouts for the soccer team will be at noon on Saturday. Your best
    friend really wants to be on the team but already said she would come to your party. What
    do you think she should do? Why?


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