Research Workshop: Writing and Presenting the Argumentative Essay, Part 1 Answers

Roberto has found research to support his argument that high school students should be allowed to bring cell phones to school. However, he found a new source that says some educators believe having cell phones in school is too distracting for students.

Which detail best supports the claim that fossil fuels should be limited in the United States?

Which detail best supports the argument that recess is good for kids’ physical health?

Which statement best supports the claim that students should learn a second language, starting in elementary school?

Ria is preparing an argument supporting more recess in schools. She wants to determine if a blog post is a reliable source. Which element should Ria look for?

Read the passage.School vending machines are a bad idea for middle schools. In schools where vending machines are present, students are tempted to choose an unhealthy snack from the machine rather than buy a fruit or vegetable snack from the cafeteria. On average, school vending machine snacks have two hundred more calories than a piece of fruit. Schools with vending machines often use the profits from the machines to buy cafeteria supplies, like plastic ware and napkins.

Which statement best supports the claim that starting school later in the day is good for high school students’ ability to learn?

Using multiple sources and different types of materials helps create a strong argument because it shows that

Leon is evaluating whether a podcast about raising the legal driving age is a reliable resource. Which fact about the podcast would cause him to decide that it is an unreliable source?

Read this passage from a news article.[1] School districts across the country are considering a year-round school year schedule. [2] A 2017 study of middle schoolers across the state found that students forgot an average of three months’ worth of education over summer vacation. [3] Although year-round school is still a relatively unheard of concept, the idea is catching on in some districts. [4] Many students and families do not like the idea of giving up summer vacations, despite the lapse in learning.

Oamara is researching the effects of screen time on children’s ability to pay attention. Which resources would be the most likely to have useful information?

After composing an open-ended, debatable question, the next step to developing a well-supported, logical argument is to

The local board of education wants to prohibit students from bringing cell phones to school. What new evidence might be submitted to the board to make them rethink their position?