A Teacher’s Defense to Homework: 1. Who is the intended audience of the article? Why did the author write the article?
2. In paragraph 3 , the author says she uses homework to “supplement” the notes she gives in class. What does supplement mean in this opinion piece? Use context clues and a dictionary to help you decide. Then tell why the author thinks it necessary to supplement her notes with homework.
3. How does the author strengthen her argument in paragraphs 5 and 6?
4. Why does the author say there is room for compromise in paragraph 7?
5. At what age does the author say homework becomes more important, and how does she provide evidence to support her claim?