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directly related to
es I have ever done
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Critical Thinki
and their atten
ve onto something
1. Key Ideas and
(b) Infer: How
2. Key Ideas and Det
self has been "the bio
was and Details: (a) What was Joel's " college diploma"?
r: How did getting it change his life? Explain.
and Details: (a) Why do you think Joel says that his younger
heen "the biggest pain in this neck"? (b) What four roles has his
laved in his life? (c) What effect does Joel create by listing
series? Explain, citing details from the text in your response.
ical decisions. I
sical instruction,
hard work trying
knack of hitting
younger self played in his
he roles in a series? Explain, citing details
he.
3. Craft and Structure
strengths? His success? (b) What is
to identify the sources? F
4. Integration of Knov
Joel's speech have on his a
this speech serve a p
Big Question: Does all com
Structure: (a) What does Joel say is the source of his
success? (b) What is the impact of Joel's use of antonyms
fy the sources? Explain, supporting your ideas with textual details.
ation of Knowledge and Ideas: (a) What positive effects might
bech have on his audience? Explain. (b) In what ways could giving
och serve a positive purpose in Joel's life? Explain. [Connect to the
Question: Does all communication serve a positive purpose?]
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