Pre-Reading
Eye- Catching Features:

1a. Read the title and the subtitle.
What two sides of the debate will be discussed in this text?

Side 1: …..

Side 2: …..

b. Read this enlarged quote:
"Violent criminals often describe themselves as special, elite persons who deserve special treatment."
Which side of the debate does this quote support?

Choose one. ____ Side 1 ____ Side 2

(4+ 4= 8 points)

Close Reading
Introduction (paragraphs 1-5):

2a. The write mentions the 'low self esteem theory' in paragraph 4. What does he mean?
Answer according to paragraphs 1-3.
….
b. Is the theory widely accepted today?
Choose one. ___ Yes ___ No
(5+3= 8 points)
3a. Does the writer support or refute the low self-esteem theory?

Choose one. ___ Supports ___ Refutes
…
…
….