1. PPT QUESTIONS
Is Survival Selfish?

2. QUESTION 1:
Reread lines 1-12, what topic is the author introducing? How is this idea supported? Cite evidence from the text.

3. QUESTION 2:
Read lines 22-39, explain how the author presents a reason and supporting evidence? How does this pattern help the reader to understand the claim and support?

4. QUESTION 3:
Reread lines 79-85, how is the author using rhetorical questions as evidence to support her claim? What information do the questions provide about decisions made during survival situations? Cite textual evidence.

5. QUESTION 4:
Reread lines 89-91, explain whether the statement is a claim, a reason or evidence? What evidence does the author use to support the statement? Cite lines and text.

6. QUESTION 5:
Read lines As evidence for Wallace’s claim, explain if the paragraph is valid and relevant? Why or why not?

7. QUESTION 6:
In the final paragraph, Wallace writes that there is “a fine line between smart and selfish,” and that “sometimes there’s no line at all.” What does she mean by this statement, and how does her conclusion restate her claim?

8. Summarizing Question:
Now that we have concluded this essay, explain why the author’s evidence was valid, relevant and sufficient based on the criteria we have discussed. Provide at least 3 talking points to support your answer.