7.3-3.4 (1) Strategy: Writing for a Hypothetical Audience Video

What is the purpose of using a hypothetical audience in scientific argumentation?

• To make students feel more comfortable

• To encourage students to be more convincing

• To allow students to use complex language

• To help students memorize facts

Why should students assume their audience knows nothing about the topic?

• To simplify their arguments

• To ensure they provide thorough explanations

• To avoid using technical terms

• To make the audience feel smarter

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NGSS.HS-PS2-6

What is an important strategy when addressing a skeptical audience?

• Providing detailed background information

• Ignoring their skepticism

• Using humor to win them over

• Avoiding controversial topics

In the example given, what type of rock is being discussed?

• Igneous rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Volcanic rock

• Metamorphic rock

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

What is the final step in the peer review process described?

• Rewriting the arguments

• Critiquing each other's arguments

• Providing positive feedback

• Reading each other's arguments