Question

question 9
instructions
match the following quotes to the corresponding essay:
essay options ( 4 of 4 )
point point counterpoint counterpoint
quote essay
\being a young person these days is already tough enough.\
\and volunteering isnt a distraction from school. teens who volunteer actually do better academically.\
\this is where schools come in. they have the ability to get every student involved.\
\the very word volunteer is based on the idea of doing something by your own will.\

Explanation:

1. The quote "Being a young person these days is already tough enough." argues against mandatory teen volunteering, framing it as an additional burden, so it aligns with a Counterpoint essay.
2. The quote "And volunteering isn't a distraction from school. Teens who volunteer actually do better academically." supports the benefits of teen volunteering, so it aligns with a Point essay.
3. The quote "This is where schools come in. They have the ability to get every student involved." advocates for schools facilitating teen volunteering, so it aligns with a Point essay.
4. The quote "The very word 'volunteer' is based on the idea of doing something by your own will." argues against mandatory volunteering (contradicting forced participation), so it aligns with a Counterpoint essay.

Answer:

• "Being a young person these days is already tough enough." → Counterpoint
• "And volunteering isn't a distraction from school. Teens who volunteer actually do better academically." → Point
• "This is where schools come in. They have the ability to get every student involved." → Point
• "The very word 'volunteer' is based on the idea of doing something by your own will." → Counterpoint