Define the following key terms as you encounter them throughout the lesson:
Counterargument
Opposing Claims
Contradict
Flawed
Please share the opposing claims about middle schoolers after completing the interactive activity on page 3 of Unit 8 Lesson 3.
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___________________________________________________________Complete the Check In on page 7 of Unit 8 Lesson 3 below:
Share the opposing claims you created on page 10 of Unit 8 Lesson 3:
Claim 1: Reading the newspaper is better than watching TV news.
Opposing Claim 1: _______________________________________
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Claim 2: People learn science best when they are able to test things themselves.
Opposing Claim 2: _______________________________________
Key Terms Reminders
What is a claim?
What is evidence?
What are the reasons?
On pages 2 and 3 of Unit 8 Lesson 4, Leon is writing an argument. Carefully review everything he did to prepare his argument. Then complete the Check In (page 3) here:
Practice - Page 4 of Unit 8 Lesson 4 - Write three reasons to support the claim below. Organize your reasons in logical order.
Claim- Family life often improves when parents and children eat dinner together.
Reason 1 -
Reason 2 -
Reason 3 -
Organizing Reasons and Evidence - Watch the video or read the transcript of the video ( page 5 of Unit 8 Lesson 4). Summarize the video/transcript below:
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Practice (page 7 of Unit 8 Lesson 4) - Write your answers to the practice below.
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Complete the remaining lessons and the Quick Check:
Write a summary of what you learned in the lesson: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Define the following terms found throughout Unit 8 Lesson 5:
Credible
Objective
Unbiased
Expert
Supported
Current
Please complete the Interactive Practice on page 3 and the Practice on page 4 of Unit 8 Lesson 5. Review and reflect after checking the answers.
Identifying Credible Sources (page 5 of Unit 8 Lesson 5) - Watch the video or read the transcript of the video. Then answer the following question.
Which of his sources turns out to be the best? ___________________________________________________________
Check In - Page 6 of Unit 5 Lesson 5 - Please write your answers below:
Complete the Practice on page 7 of Unit 8 Lesson 5. Share your Learning Coaches response here: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Counterargument: A counterargument is an argument or viewpoint that opposes or contradicts another argument or viewpoint. It is used to challenge or disprove the main argument.
Opposing Claims: Opposing claims are claims or arguments that are different or contradictory to each other. They present alternative perspectives or viewpoints on a particular issue.
Contradict: To contradict means to state or assert the opposite of something or to go against or deny the truth or validity of something.
Flawed: Flawed means having a fault or defect, something that is not perfect or has errors.
In the interactive activity on page 3 of Unit 8 Lesson 3, the opposing claims about middle schoolers are not provided, so they cannot be shared.
The opposing claims I created on page 10 of Unit 8 Lesson 3:
Claim 1: Reading the newspaper is better than watching TV news.
Opposing Claim 1: Watching TV news provides more visuals and real-time updates, making it more engaging and informative.
Claim 2: People learn science best when they are able to test things themselves.
Opposing Claim 2: People learn science best when they observe and study the testing done by experts, as it ensures accuracy and eliminates potential errors.
Regarding the Check In on page 7 of Unit 8 Lesson 3, the specific question or task is not provided, so it cannot be completed.
In the interactive practice on page 4 of Unit 8 Lesson 4, Leon is preparing an argument. Specific details about his preparation are not mentioned, so they cannot be reviewed or checked.
Practice - Page 4 of Unit 8 Lesson 4:
Claim: Family life often improves when parents and children eat dinner together.
Reason 1: Eating dinner together promotes communication and bonding within the family.
Reason 2: Sharing meals fosters a sense of belonging and provides an opportunity for family members to connect emotionally.
Reason 3: Eating dinner together allows parents to serve as positive role models and teaches children important values and social skills.
Regarding the video or transcript on page 5 of Unit 8 Lesson 4, it is not provided in the given information, so it cannot be summarized.
Practice (page 7 of Unit 8 Lesson 4):
Specific details about the practice on page 7 of Unit 8 Lesson 4 are not provided, so the answers cannot be written.
Regarding the terms found throughout Unit 8 Lesson 5, the definitions are as follows:
Credible: Something that is credible is considered to be trustworthy, reliable, and believable.
Objective: Being objective means to be unbiased and not influenced by personal feelings or opinions.
Unbiased: Unbiased means to be impartial or neutral, not favoring one side or having a preconceived opinion.
Expert: An expert is a person who has a high level of knowledge, skill, or experience in a particular field or subject.
Supported: Supported means that there is evidence, facts, or data to back up a claim or argument.
Current: Current refers to something that is up-to-date, recent, or happening in the present time.
Interactive Practice on page 3 and the Practice on page 4 of Unit 8 Lesson 5 are not provided, so they cannot be completed.
Identifying Credible Sources (page 5 of Unit 8 Lesson 5):
The information about the video or transcript is not provided, so the answer regarding the best source cannot be determined.
Regarding the Check In on page 6 of Unit 5 Lesson 5, the specific question or task is not provided, so it cannot be completed.
The response to the Learning Coach's answer in the Practice on page 7 of Unit 8 Lesson 5 is not provided, so it cannot be shared.