Question

1. tracing an argument (6.t.t.3.a)

which evidence best supports the claim in article 1?
a. students in disruptive classrooms often have lower test scores
b. students thrive when classrooms are calm
c. a positive classroom pushes motivated students to excel
d. teachers can spend more time teaching in focused classrooms

1. analyze media (6.t.c.1.a)

if article 1 had been presented as a video instead of text, what would make it more persuasive?
a. adding graphs showing lower test scores in disruptive classrooms
b. including more jokes about students talking too much
c. having only one students opinion in the video
d. adding captions like \disruption = fun!\

1. compare presentations (6.t.c.1.b)

how does the tone of article 1 compare with article 2?
a. article 1 is playful, while article 2 is serious
b. article 1 is serious about problems, while article 2 is positive and solutions - focused
c. article 1 is informal, while article 2 is sarcastic
d. article 1 is neutral, while article 2 is humorous

1. source credibility (6.t.c.2.c)

which piece of evidence would make article 2s argument stronger?
a a teachers opinion that disruptions are annoying
b. statistics showing grades improve in well - managed classrooms
c. a caption saying \positive vibes = better learning!\
d. more pictures of students smiling in class

1. formal vs informal language (6.l.gc.2.b)

which example shows formal english appropriate for an academic setting?
a \disruptions make learning harder, and test scores prove it.\
b. \talking in class is super annoying!\
c. \oops, i wasnt paying attention again.\
d. \classrooms need more chill vibes.\

Explanation:

1. The claim likely relates to the impact of classroom environment on students. Option A directly links disruptive classrooms to lower test - scores, providing the best evidence.
2. Adding graphs showing lower test scores in disruptive classrooms (Option A) provides visual and quantitative evidence, making the video more persuasive.
3. Without knowing the content of Article 2, we assume based on the context that if Article 1 is about serious classroom issues, it is likely serious in tone.
4. Statistics (Option B) are objective and can strengthen an argument more effectively than opinions or captions.
5. Option A uses a clear and objective statement, which is appropriate for an academic setting, while the others use informal language.

Answer:

1. A. Students in disruptive classrooms often have lower test scores
2. A. Adding graphs showing lower test scores in disruptive classrooms
3. B. Article 1 is serious about problems, while Article 2 is positive and solutions - focused
4. B. Statistics showing grades improve in well - managed classrooms
5. A. "Disruptions make learning harder, and test scores prove it."