Genetic Modification and Crop Improvement

The video tutorial introduces the RAP strategy for answering questions, which involves Restating the question, Answering it, and Providing proof from the text. The teacher uses the book 'Food Fight' to demonstrate this strategy, focusing on the topic of genetic modification. Students are guided through understanding genetic modification and GM foods, and they practice applying the RAP strategy to answer related questions. The lesson emphasizes the importance of including the question in the answer and using text evidence to support responses.

What does the 'R' in the RAP method stand for?

• Respond

• Reflect

• Restate

• Review

What does the 'P' in the RAP method stand for?

• Prepare

• Predict

• Plan

• Proof

What is the significance of including the question in your answer according to the RAP method?

• It makes the answer longer

• It helps others understand the context

• It is a requirement for grading

• It is a way to confuse the reader

What initial assumption did the teacher make about the title 'Food Fight'?

• It was about a restaurant

• It was about a cooking competition

• It involved a literal food fight

• It was a story about healthy eating

What is the primary goal of genetic modification in crops?

• To create superior food crops

• To make them taste better

• To alter their color

• To reduce their size

How did farmers traditionally improve crop quality?

• By using pesticides

• By changing the soil

• By cross-breeding plants

• By using fertilizers

What is a limitation of traditional cross-breeding methods?

• It is harmful to the environment

• It is too expensive

• It takes many years to see results

• It requires special equipment

What does GM stand for in GM foods?

• Genetically Modified

• Generally Managed

• Globally Marketed

• Greatly Modified

What is one of the goals of GM foods?

• To increase their price

• To make them grow faster

• To change their color

• To make them taste sour

What is one benefit of using genetic modification over traditional methods?

• It is more natural

• It is faster

• It is cheaper

• It is more environmentally friendly