Vale Middle School Reading Article
Are You a Loser? (700L)
3. Paragraphs 3 and 4 each have direct quotes. Who do these quotes come from, and where do they work,
or what do they do? Which quote is most reliable (meaning that as a reader you could count on this
information to be factual)? Why? Explain fully.
4. The selection mentions two types of individuals. One is naturally resilient, and the other is less resilient
and believes that failures are caused by something he/she is helpless to change. What type of individual
are you? Give examples, and explain in a complete, well-written paragraph.
Are you a loser? Scholastic Magazine. April 2, 2012.