Panda SecurityBelow is a structured guide based on common Unit 2 topics (e.g., non-fiction reading, persuasive techniques, and paragraph writing). Part A: Reading Comprehension (Non-Fiction Text) Typical text type: Editorial, speech, or article arguing a position. Common question types & how to check your answers:
| Question Type | What to look for in your answer | | --- | --- | | Main idea | A complete sentence stating the author’s central claim, not just a topic. | | Supporting details | Specific facts, examples, or statistics from the text. | | Author’s purpose | Persuade, inform, or entertain? (Usually persuade in Unit 2.) | | Tone | Adjectives like urgent, critical, hopeful, sarcastic — supported by word choice. | | Intended audience | Based on language level, references, and assumed beliefs. |
| Technique | Definition | Example (from workbook) | | --- | --- | --- | | | Appeals to credibility/trust | “As a doctor with 20 years of experience…” | | Pathos | Appeals to emotion | “Imagine losing your home to flooding.” | | Logos | Appeals to logic/reason | “Studies show a 40% reduction in accidents.” | | Rhetorical question | Question with an obvious answer | “Do we really want more pollution?” | | Repetition | Repeating key words/phrases | “We need action. Action now.” | | Bandwagon | “Everyone is doing it” | “Join the millions who have switched.” |
Read the sentence from the workbook and ask: Does this make me trust the speaker (ethos), feel something (pathos), or think logically (logos)? Part C: Writing – Persuasive Paragraph Typical prompt: Write a paragraph arguing for or against a school/community issue (e.g., dress code, longer lunch, phone ban).
