Activity 2: Shall We Talk! Read the conversation between Martha and John below.
I find modular learning
difficult. So why would I
bother to answer the
activities myself if I can
just look at the Answer
Key for the correct
answer!
Don't do that.
Answer Key in modules
is designed to help us to
check if we really
understand the lesson.
I believe you are smart.
You can answer the
activities in the module
without cheating.
What is your reaction on the conversation between Martha and John?
Who conveyed a positive message? Why did you say so?
Who conveyed a negative message? Why did you say so?
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The reaction question is a personal thing. I would say: "I am surprised that Martha wants to be dishonest just because she finds her assignment difficult."

John conveys a positive message: he believes that Martha is smart enough to do her assignments without cheating.

Martha conveys a negative message: she wants to cheat on her assignments because she thinks they are difficult.

the author is intending to draw attention to the plight of refugees, editorial and biography support this. both workpieces make the reader empathize with enrique as well as with the other young migrants from central america. the writer, however, is using a different approach to each text.

the editorial includes strong words to persuade readers. he is trying hard to convince readers in the us to change its refugee approach.

the biography relies on narrative techniques and figurative language which the writer uses wisely in the setting, characterization, and personification to educate readers on the topic.

the power of