1. Objective: Delineate Quindlen’s argument and its structure in A Quilt of a Country.1 2 3 4
How are quilts made?
How is America similar to a quilt?
What does it mean to “delineate” something?
What is a claim?
Quilts are made by __.
America is similar to __ in the way they both __.
To __ something is to __.
A claim is __. 5 6 7 8
What is a counterclaim?
What does it mean to “refute” in an argument?
How diverse is our school? Explain.
Does America embrace diversity or reject it? Explain.
A __ is __.
To __ something is to __.
Our school is __ because __.
America __ diversity. One example is __.

2. Objective: Delineate Quindlen’s argument and its structure in A Quilt of a Country. Identify the parts of the argument including the: claim, reason, types of evidence (adage: well-known saying) & fact, counterclaim, and refutation. Let’s practice. “So, Mom, I’ve been thinking that now would be a good time for me to take my driving test.” “WHAT?! You just turned 16 yesterday! No, it’s too soon. I’ve barely had time to practice driving with you, since they’ve kept me late so much at work. You need more time.” “Well, one reason I think it would be a good idea to get my license is because I could help around the house more. I could pick up Jamie from gymnastics on Wednesday nights.” “I can handle that, though. I’ve been doing it for years.” “I know you think I don’t have enough experience, but Dad and I have practiced a ton when I stay at his house. And you know he drives like a grandpa, so he makes me drive like that, too. Super. Safe. And you know what they say: ‘Like father, like son.’ Here, I’ll show you some pictures Dad took of us while I was driving with him. He was pretty proud.” “Well, it would be nice to get more help around here. Let me look at my calendar and see when I have some free time.”

3. Look at the vocab in the margins of your book!
Objective: Delineate Quindlen’s argument and its structure in A Quilt of a Country.
Directions:
1. Read the background of Quilt of a Country on
p. 3.
2. Read Quilt of a Country by Anna Quindlen on pp 3-6 to understand the passage.
3. Verbally answer these discussion questions:
How did Americans feel about their differences at that time?
Why is America special?
Are we sending a message of unity or division to youth?
Why does Quindlen share her personal history?
Who does Quindlen quote?
Do you agree with Quindlen’s argument? Explain.
Look at the vocab in the margins of your book!

4. Objective: Delineate Quindlen’s argument and its structure in A Quilt of a Country. Directions: 1. Fill in the objective & EQ on your C Notes. 2. In the Questions column, write: claim, reason, types of evidence (quote from famous person) & fact, counterclaim, and refutation, spaced evenly.
Delineate Quindlen’s argument in A Quilt of a Country.
How does Quindlen delineate her argument in A Quilt of a Country?
claim
type of evidence
(fact)
reason
counterclaim
type of evidence
(quote from famous person)
refutation

5. Objective: Delineate Quindlen’s argument and its structure in A Quilt of a Country. Directions: 3. In the Notes section, write the textual evidence for each of these parts of her argument. 4. In the Summary section, answer the EQ by using your notes in an ACES format.
claim
“America is an improbable idea,” (3).
“This is a nation that was founded on a conundrum “ (4).
“One of the things that [America] stands for is that a great nation can exist entirely of refugees from other nations “(5).
reason
type of evidence
(quote from famous person)