(8th) LS#19 Evaluating an Argument

In "Our Space Program Inspires All" what relevant evidence supports the reasoning that people have an insatiable curiosity about space?

• Curiosity inspired Galileo's work.

• We have GPS devices and "memory foam" and have learned about Earth.

• A satellite system is named for Galileo.

• No relevant evidence is given for this reasoning.

In "Our Space Program Inspires All" what irrelevant evidence is given for the reasoning that people have an insatiable curiosity about space?

• Curiosity inspired Galileo's work.

• We have GPS devices and "memory foam" and have learned about Earth.

• A satellite system is named for Galileo.

• No irrelevant evidence is given for this reasoning.

In "Our Space Program Inspires All" what irrelevant evidence is given for the reasoning that the space program makes vital advances in science and technology?

• Curiosity inspired Galileo's work.

• We have GPS devices and "memory foam" and have learned about Earth.

• A satellite system is named for Galileo.

• No irrelevant evidence is given for this reasoning.

In "Our Space Program Inspires All" what relevant evidence is given for the reasoning that the space program makes vital advances in science and technology?

• Curiosity inspired Galileo's work.

• We have GPS devices and "memory foam" and have learned about Earth.

• A satellite system is named for Galileo.

• No relevant evidence is given for this reasoning.

What does the word insatiable mean in sentence 2 of "Our Space Program Inspires All"?

• not able to be satisfied

• enough or sufficient

• to have enough

• to be satisfied

In the text "Money for Food, Not Mars", what is the author's reasoning?

• Money can be used to solve our country's economic and social problems.

• The enormous numbers seem absurd.

• Our country is in debt and countless people are hungry and homeless.

• People need to speak out on this urgent issue so that we can make cuts that matter and put money where it is needed most.

In the text "Money for Food, Not Mars", what irrelevant evidence is given?

• Money can be used to solve our country's economic and social problems.

• The enormous numbers seem absurd.

• Our country is in debt and countless people are hungry and homeless.

• People need to speak out on this urgent issue so that we can make cuts that matter and put money where it is needed most.

In the text "Money for Food, Not Mars", select 2 pieces of evidence that support the author's claim?

• Money can be used to solve our country's economic and social problems.

• We have a duty to feed and clothe these children.

• Our country is in debt and countless people are hungry and homeless.

• People need to speak out on this urgent issue so that we can make cuts that matter and put money where it is needed most.

In :Money for Food, Not Mars", what evidence does the author provide to support her reasoning that money used for the space program should be used to address poverty?

• She acknowledges that exploring other worlds is inspiring for children.

• She presents facts to demonstrate that space program spending is excessive.

• She explains the importance of space research and exploration.

• She shows why reducing the nation's debt should be a priority.

In the essay "Print is Dead", what claim does the author make in paragraph 4?

• While print is not yet dead, it is undoubtedly sickening.

• Newspaper readership has been in decline for years.

• Magazines are in trouble.

• More and more people are turning away from traditional methods of reading, turning instead to their computers and the internet.