Resources for Teachers
CRISPR-Cas9 resources
“CRISPR, the Disruptor” http://www.nature.com/news/crispr-the-disruptor-1.17673
“How CRISPR Gene Editing Works http://science.howstuffworks.com/life/genetic/crispr-gene-editing.htm
“FW: Thinking: Gene Drives: Saving Lives or Powering Extinctions?” http://shows.howstuffworks.com/fwthinking-show/gene-drives-video.htm video
Academic Discussion Starters and Responses
To deepen understanding:
What do you mean by . . .?
Say more about . . .
Can you elaborate on the . . .?
I understand the part about . . . but I want to know more about . . .
In other words, you are saying that . . .
A different way to say it . . .
To extend and build on an idea:
Can you give an example?
What is the strongest support for . . .?
For example,
In the text it said that . . .
One thing that illustrates this is . . .
Strong supporting evidence is . . .
To disagree with an idea:
How are the two ideas similar and different?
Which has the strongest evidence?
How does evidence for your argument compare to mine?
I see it a different way,
On the other hand, . . .
That’s a valid point but . . .
Scaffold for Argument Paper
Prompt: _______________
Claim (your position)
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1st Argument (most general)
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Evidence to support 1st Argument (can be paraphrased/quoted from text)
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Elaborate (connect evidence to claim and explain)
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2nd Argument (more specific)
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Evidence
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Elaborate
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3rd Argument if necessary (most specific)
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Evidence
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Elaborate
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1st Counterargument (Most likely argument against your claim)
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Rebuttal (Explain why the counterargument may not be valid)
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2nd Counterargument in necessary
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Rebuttal
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Conclusion (restate and paraphrase what you said before in your claim without repeating)
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Sentence Starters for Argumentative Essay
Introduction: Write a hook that captures the reader’s attention.
Have you ever thought about _________________?
It has been said that _________________.
Some people think __________________.
Make your claim: Tell what your position is.
My position is _____________________.
My opinion is _____________________.
I think __________________________.
From my point of view _______________________.
Argument: Give your reason for making your claim.
Many experts claim _______________________.
According to ____________________________.
This assertion is justified by __________________.
Evidence: Provide evidence to support your argument. This can include statistics, expert opinion and examples.
Evidence can also be found in the article _____________________________.
Another example can be found in _______________________.
To better understand my position, ________________________.
____________ proves that ________________________.
Elaborate: explain your evidence and how it supports your claim.
This example explains _____________________________.
Furthermore, ___________________________.
In addition, ___________________________.
This confirms that _____________________.
Counterargument: main evidence against your position
Although some people think ___________________________.
Others suggest ________________________________.
____________ argues that _____________________.
Rebuttal: State why the opposition is wrong.
However, _____________________.
Nonetheless, ____________________________.
Despite opposition, I am convinced that _________________________________.
The point remains ________________________.
Conclusion: restate claim and summarize evidence
In closing, ___________________________.
Finally, _______________________.
The facts clearly indicate ___________________________________.
It is essential to recognize ___________________________.
There is little doubt
Adapted from E.L. Achieve
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