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Write It Out Wednesday: Revision Task
Scenario
In the near future, space agencies and private companies are working to establish a permanent home for humans beyond Earth. As a student advisor to the Global Citizen Policy Council, you’ve been asked to share your opinion on this issue.
Research Question
Is it better for humans to focus on improving life on Earth rather than investing in building homes in space?
Purpose
To argue a position about whether humans should establish a permanent home in space using ethical, economic, environmental, and social evidence.
Audience
Global citizen policymakers who are interested in the social studies implications of space settlement.
Directions
You will review three sources about settling in space.
After reviewing the sources, answer the questions below.
Some questions may ask you to select more than one answer.
Read carefully before responding.
Questions
How do the reproductive challenges in Source #2 complicate the survival argument in Source #1?
A. They show humans can reproduce anywhere.
B. They prove colonization is unnecessary.
C. They reveal humans may not survive long-term on other planets yet.
D. They show that survival is guaranteed once colonies are built.
Based on Source #1 (“Colonization in Space”), what is one major challenge of establishing a space colony?
A. A lack of space travel interest
B. Political arguments between astronauts
C. Limited ability to reproduce safely in space
D. Aliens threatening settlements
Read the student introductory text below.
Our planet can twist and turn, burn, and drown, but in the end it’s still our planet. Traveling to unknown places where we don’t know how to make new generations can cause international and environmental conflict. Is our planet ready to launch a rocket when we barely understand our social, ethical, and environmental conflicts in space? Humanity should not build permanent homes in space.
Which TWO revisions improve verb tense consistency in the introduction?
A. Change “can twist and turn” to “twisted and turned”
B. Change “can cause” to “caused”
C. Change “can cause” to “can create”
D. Change “is our planet ready” to “will our planet be ready”
E. Change “it’s” to “it was” in “it’s still our planet”
Read the group’s introductory paragraph below.
We all know space is a vast place filled with billions of stars, planets, and galaxies, and our knowledge of it has grown as scientists continue to study it. As this understanding has increased, so has the question: “Should humans build a home in space?” For global policymakers deciding our future, this is an important issue. Based on the ethical need to protect humanity, the economic opportunities space could offer, and the environmental challenges growing on Earth, humans should begin investing in building homes in space. Our expanding knowledge of space makes this goal realistic and necessary for our long-term survival.
A strong introduction should:
Present a clearly worded claim
Be written in a style appropriate for the target audience
Select the TWO sentences that best meet these requirements.
A. We all know space is a vast place filled with billions of stars, planets, and galaxies, and our knowledge of it has grown as scientists continue to study it.
B. As this understanding has increased, so has the question: “Should humans build a home in space?”
C. For global policymakers deciding our future, this is an important issue.
D. Based on the ethical need to protect humanity, the economic opportunities space could offer, and the environmental challenges growing on Earth, humans should begin investing in building homes in space.
E. Our expanding knowledge of space makes this goal realistic and necessary for our long-term survival.
Read the sentence from the student’s text below.
“Astronomers have even figured out how to get minerals and human necessities from soil on planets.”
Which revision BEST strengthens the sentence by integrating evidence from a credible source?
A. Astronomers have even figured out how to get minerals and human necessities from soil on planets.
B. Astronomers have even figured out how to get minerals and human necessities from soil on planets (Source 1).
C. Astronomers have even figured out how to get minerals and human necessities from soil on planets, according to Source 2, which explains how lunar soil can be used to extract oxygen, metals, and other materials needed for survival.
D. Astronomers have even figured out how to get minerals and human necessities from soil on planets, which is why scientists believe space living is possible.
The student writes:
“We could have better air, better minerals, and a better probability of preventing deaths from starvation and natural disasters.”
Scenario
In the near future, space agencies and private companies are working to establish a permanent home for humans beyond Earth. As a student advisor to the Global Citizen Policy Council, you’ve been asked to share your opinion on this issue.
Research Question
Is it better for humans to focus on improving life on Earth rather than investing in building homes in space?
Purpose
To argue a position about whether humans should establish a permanent home in space using ethical, economic, environmental, and social evidence.
Audience
Global citizen policymakers who are interested in the social studies implications of space settlement.
Directions
You will review three sources about settling in space.
After reviewing the sources, answer the questions below.
Some questions may ask you to select more than one answer.
Read carefully before responding.
Questions
How do the reproductive challenges in Source #2 complicate the survival argument in Source #1?
A. They show humans can reproduce anywhere.
B. They prove colonization is unnecessary.
C. They reveal humans may not survive long-term on other planets yet.
D. They show that survival is guaranteed once colonies are built.
Based on Source #1 (“Colonization in Space”), what is one major challenge of establishing a space colony?
A. A lack of space travel interest
B. Political arguments between astronauts
C. Limited ability to reproduce safely in space
D. Aliens threatening settlements
Read the student introductory text below.
Our planet can twist and turn, burn, and drown, but in the end it’s still our planet. Traveling to unknown places where we don’t know how to make new generations can cause international and environmental conflict. Is our planet ready to launch a rocket when we barely understand our social, ethical, and environmental conflicts in space? Humanity should not build permanent homes in space.
Which TWO revisions improve verb tense consistency in the introduction?
A. Change “can twist and turn” to “twisted and turned”
B. Change “can cause” to “caused”
C. Change “can cause” to “can create”
D. Change “is our planet ready” to “will our planet be ready”
E. Change “it’s” to “it was” in “it’s still our planet”
Read the group’s introductory paragraph below.
We all know space is a vast place filled with billions of stars, planets, and galaxies, and our knowledge of it has grown as scientists continue to study it. As this understanding has increased, so has the question: “Should humans build a home in space?” For global policymakers deciding our future, this is an important issue. Based on the ethical need to protect humanity, the economic opportunities space could offer, and the environmental challenges growing on Earth, humans should begin investing in building homes in space. Our expanding knowledge of space makes this goal realistic and necessary for our long-term survival.
A strong introduction should:
Present a clearly worded claim
Be written in a style appropriate for the target audience
Select the TWO sentences that best meet these requirements.
A. We all know space is a vast place filled with billions of stars, planets, and galaxies, and our knowledge of it has grown as scientists continue to study it.
B. As this understanding has increased, so has the question: “Should humans build a home in space?”
C. For global policymakers deciding our future, this is an important issue.
D. Based on the ethical need to protect humanity, the economic opportunities space could offer, and the environmental challenges growing on Earth, humans should begin investing in building homes in space.
E. Our expanding knowledge of space makes this goal realistic and necessary for our long-term survival.
Read the sentence from the student’s text below.
“Astronomers have even figured out how to get minerals and human necessities from soil on planets.”
Which revision BEST strengthens the sentence by integrating evidence from a credible source?
A. Astronomers have even figured out how to get minerals and human necessities from soil on planets.
B. Astronomers have even figured out how to get minerals and human necessities from soil on planets (Source 1).
C. Astronomers have even figured out how to get minerals and human necessities from soil on planets, according to Source 2, which explains how lunar soil can be used to extract oxygen, metals, and other materials needed for survival.
D. Astronomers have even figured out how to get minerals and human necessities from soil on planets, which is why scientists believe space living is possible.
The student writes:
“We could have better air, better minerals, and a better probability of preventing deaths from starvation and natural disasters.”
Answers
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1) How do the reproductive challenges in Source #2 complicate the survival argument in Source #1?
- C. They reveal humans may not survive long-term on other planets yet.
2) Based on Source #1 (“Colonization in Space”), what is one major challenge of establishing a space colony?
- C. Limited ability to reproduce safely in space
3) Which TWO revisions improve verb tense consistency in the introduction?
- C. Change “can cause” to “can create”
- D. Change “is our planet ready” to “will our planet be ready”
4) Select the TWO sentences that best meet the requirements for a strong introduction (clear claim + audience-appropriate style).
- C. For global policymakers deciding our future, this is an important issue.
- D. Based on the ethical need to protect humanity, the economic opportunities space could offer, and the environmental challenges growing on Earth, humans should begin investing in building homes in space.
5) Which revision BEST strengthens the sentence by integrating evidence from a credible source?
- C. Astronomers have even figured out how to get minerals and human necessities from soil on planets, according to Source 2, which explains how lunar soil can be used to extract oxygen, metals, and other materials needed for survival.
6) Revision of the student sentence: “We could have better air, better minerals, and a better probability of preventing deaths from starvation and natural disasters.”
- Revised: “We could secure more reliable air supplies, access essential minerals, and reduce the risk of deaths from starvation and natural disasters.”
- Why: This version fixes awkward phrasing (“better probability”), uses parallel structure, and uses formal, policy-appropriate language.
- C. They reveal humans may not survive long-term on other planets yet.
2) Based on Source #1 (“Colonization in Space”), what is one major challenge of establishing a space colony?
- C. Limited ability to reproduce safely in space
3) Which TWO revisions improve verb tense consistency in the introduction?
- C. Change “can cause” to “can create”
- D. Change “is our planet ready” to “will our planet be ready”
4) Select the TWO sentences that best meet the requirements for a strong introduction (clear claim + audience-appropriate style).
- C. For global policymakers deciding our future, this is an important issue.
- D. Based on the ethical need to protect humanity, the economic opportunities space could offer, and the environmental challenges growing on Earth, humans should begin investing in building homes in space.
5) Which revision BEST strengthens the sentence by integrating evidence from a credible source?
- C. Astronomers have even figured out how to get minerals and human necessities from soil on planets, according to Source 2, which explains how lunar soil can be used to extract oxygen, metals, and other materials needed for survival.
6) Revision of the student sentence: “We could have better air, better minerals, and a better probability of preventing deaths from starvation and natural disasters.”
- Revised: “We could secure more reliable air supplies, access essential minerals, and reduce the risk of deaths from starvation and natural disasters.”
- Why: This version fixes awkward phrasing (“better probability”), uses parallel structure, and uses formal, policy-appropriate language.
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