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Writing your Argument for the Rescue Team cloned 9/12/2021
By Bonnie Coldiron
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You will write your
argument
to convince the rescue team that the energy source your chose is the best solution to their problem.
In your argument, you’ll include:
the claim you selected,
evidence that supports your claim
evidence that Refutes your claim
vocabulary from the Word Bank
Question 1
1.
Question 2
2.
Possible Key Concepts for "Why this Matters..."
Question 3
3.
You will
write
your
argument
to convince the rescue team that the energy source your chose is the best solution to their problem.
Part 1 The Claim
Write a claim addressed to the rescuse workers.
Question 4
4.
How does the evidence that supports your claim
Yes, write out your evidence
Answer in Full Complete Sentences
Which Claim did you pick?
Claim 1:
The sun (solar cells) is the best energy source for the rescue team.
Claim 2:
Human-powered generators are the best energy source for the rescue team.
Which evidence cards support your claim? You should have a minimum of two cards if you are supporting a claim.
Evidence 1:
Solar cells transfer energy from the sun to a battery.
Evidence 2:
Human-powered generators can be used to transfer energy any time someone is there to turn the crank.
Evidence 3:
Solar cells only transfer energy when the sun is shining.
Evidence 4:
Rescue missions take place both in the daytime and at night, as well as in many different environments.
Evidence 5:
Potential energy stored in a battery can be converted to another form of energy at a later time.
Evidence 6:
Human-powered generators transfer energy to a battery when a person turns a hand crank.
