Structuring Arguments with Evidence

Structuring Arguments with Evidence

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, English

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial covers the final lesson on writing a convincing argument about fecal transplants. It begins with an introduction and warm-up activity analyzing an argument by Robert Naismith. The lesson then guides students on using a reasoning tool to organize evidence and write final argument paragraphs. Homework involves revising and evaluating their arguments. An optional activity encourages students to discuss the human microbiome with family members. The lesson concludes with a reminder about the upcoming test.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of writing a convincing argument about fecal transplants?

To entertain the audience

To criticize scientific methods

To educate the public and secure funding

To confuse the readers

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Senator Naismith's argument considered unconvincing?

It is based on multiple experiments

It is too lengthy

It lacks scientific evidence

It uses complex language

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tool is introduced to help structure arguments with evidence?

The Reasoning Tool

The Argumentation Matrix

The Evidence Gradient

The Persuasion Chart

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should be included in the 'therefore' box of the reasoning tool?

A random fact

A question

The main claim

A personal opinion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many pieces of evidence are recommended to support a claim?

Four

Two

Three

One

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of revising the written argument?

To remove all evidence

To add more opinions

To ensure clarity and evidence support

To make it longer

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if your argument lacks sufficient evidence?

Add more evidence and explain its relevance

Change the topic

Ignore it

Remove the claim

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