Vincent is writing a funny, informative essay about what you can learn from a two-year-old. Match each portion of the essay to the correct characteristic of a speech. commentary
theme
hook
evidence
For one thing, toddlers don’t hold grudges.
They don’t overanalyze why Janet forget
to text them or stew over the fact that
Ryan picked them last for the team.
Toddlers forgive, forget, and give
you hugs.
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According to the Department of Education and
Training, toddlers can walk up stairs, squat
without using their hands, kick a ball, throw
overhand, and say 50 words. Although they are
more independent than babies, they still demand
the constant attention of their caregivers.
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My little brother is two years old, which
makes him a toddler. As much as I try
to teach him to talk and do other things,
I think he teaches me more. He teaches
me about how to treat others and how
to stay positive.
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Have you ever watched a toddler throw
a tantrum at the grocery store? Have you
ever seen a toddler trip over themselves
or struggle to reach something? You may
be thinking to yourself, “I am so glad I’m
not a toddler anymore. I can do so much
more than they can, and I don’t need any
help!”