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Reading
Strategies
for
Jonathan M. Lawrence
English 378, 2000.
Name ________
Date ____
Per. __
Holes Statement Opinionnaire
Directions: Read each of the following statements. Write "A" for "agree" or "D" for "disagree" as appropriate. You can not be a fence sitter on this. Only "A" or "D" are acceptable answers. Be prepared to share your answers, and reasons for your answers, with the class.
______ 1. Only people who are guilty will be found "guilty" under the United States' legal system.
______ 2. People from different ethnic groups need to always be aware of the motives of Caucasians.
______ 3. Nowadays, people only look out for themselves.
______ 4. Everyone can read in America.
______ 5. Revenge is acceptable as long as you can justify it.
______ 6. It is alright to disobey authority figures, as long as you do it with someone else.
______ 7. "Folklore" is the study of scary stories.
______ 8. There is no such thing as a coincidence. Everything happens for a reason.
______ 9. Kids should be held accountable for crimes just like adults.
______ 10. Authority is for our own good and for the good of society.
______ 11. It is appropriate to do anything in order to preserve the morality of a community, even if it seems wrong at the time.
______ 12. It is our responsibility to make sure every person in a community is following the rules and laws.