RI.7.1 Text Evidence - Word Collector

“Psychologists believe that a desire to collect items of interest stems from the primal urge to hunt and

gather.”

“There is no doubt that locating interesting or rare articles can be rewarding.”

“Many collectors join organizations with others who have the same interests, giving them opportunities to learn more about the collectibles they pursue and to create new friendships.”

“Perhaps you have been inspired to begin a collection.”

Comic books are the most valuable collectible.

Collecting is not as popular today as it was in the past.

Some people collect items that others might consider odd.

A variety of war memorabilia exists today because of collectors.

She stresses the importance of organizing a collection.

She describes how to start an organization for collectors.

She includes details about how to make money from collecting.

She provides examples of a variety of different types of collectors.

The author thinks people who collect are odd because she states, "collectors are odd."

The author thinks people who collect are interesting because she states “in this world filled

with wonderful, wacky people.”

The author thinks people who collect are unique because she states "Become a logophile, a collector of words."

The author thinks people who collect are very old because she states "Psychologists believe that a desire to collect items of interest stems from the primal urge to hunt and gather."