Question

Step 4: Identify the evidence in each text that will support your claim.

Now that you’ve written your claim statement, locate evidence in each source that will help you support your claim.
List 2 pieces of evidence from each source.
Feel free to copy and paste direct quotations from the texts into the chart below.

Video: “America’s New Path in Space”
Article: “Your Future in Space”
Example of tone:
Example of tone:
(Enter your evidence here)
(Enter your evidence here)
Example of purpose:
Example of purpose:
(Enter your evidence here)
(Enter your evidence here)


Step 5: Explain how each piece of evidence supports your claim.

First, copy and paste evidence from step 4 into the left column in the chart.
For each piece of textual evidence, write 2-3 sentences for each piece of evidence explaining why or how the evidence supports your claim.
In other words, describe your reasons for selecting that piece of evidence.

Evidence - Video: “America’s New Path in Space”

Copy and paste evidence from step 4 into this column
Explanation

In 2-3 complete sentences: How does the quotation support your claim?
(Enter your evidence for tone here)
(Enter your explanation here)
(Enter your evidence for purpose here)
(Enter your explanation here)


Sentence frames you may use:

The tone of the article is _______. This quotation shows/proves this because ______. The tone is similar/different than the video because _______.

The purpose of the video is to _______. This quotation supports the claim because ______. The purpose of the video is similar to/different from the article because _______.

Evidence - Article: “Your Future in Space”

Copy and paste evidence from step 4 into this column
Explanation

In 2-3 complete sentences: How does the quotation support your claim?
(Enter your evidence for tone here)
(Enter your explanation here)
(Enter your evidence for purpose here)
(Enter your explanation here)

This is my claim
The video “America’s New Path in Space” and the article “Your Future in Space” are similar because they both have (an optimistic, encouraging tone to promote interest in space), however, they are different because (the video’s purpose is to persuade a broad public).

Answer 1

I don’t have the exact text or transcript for either source, so I can’t copy verbatim quotations. If you paste the video transcript and the article text (or short excerpts), I will select exact quotes and finish the chart for you.

Below is a ready-to-use template plus a worked example (clearly labeled as example language — replace these with exact quotations from your sources). Use the exact wording from the sources to fill the quoted lines, then keep or adapt the explanations.

Template you can copy into your chart
- Video: “America’s New Path in Space”
- Evidence for tone (quote 1):
(paste quotation here)
- Evidence for tone (quote 2):
(paste quotation here)
- Evidence for purpose (quote 1):
(paste quotation here)
- Evidence for purpose (quote 2):
(paste quotation here)

- Article: “Your Future in Space”
- Evidence for tone (quote 1):
(paste quotation here)
- Evidence for tone (quote 2):
(paste quotation here)
- Evidence for purpose (quote 1):
(paste quotation here)
- Evidence for purpose (quote 2):
(paste quotation here)

Example (model responses — replace the example quotations with real ones)
Your claim: The video “America’s New Path in Space” and the article “Your Future in Space” are similar because they both have an optimistic, encouraging tone to promote interest in space; however, they are different because the video’s purpose is to persuade a broad public.

Evidence — Video: “America’s New Path in Space”
1) Evidence for tone (example quote):
“We’re on the brink of a new era — together we’ll explore farther than ever before.”
Explanation: This line uses optimistic language (“new era,” “together,” “farther than ever before”), which creates an encouraging tone and shows excitement about future possibilities in space. It supports the claim because it demonstrates how the video aims to inspire interest and hope about space exploration.

2) Evidence for tone (example quote):
(visual/audio example) Upbeat music and shots of diverse, smiling astronauts planting a flag on the Moon.
Explanation: The upbeat soundtrack and positive imagery reinforce an encouraging tone by presenting space exploration as celebratory and inclusive. This supports the claim by showing the video’s emotional strategy to make viewers feel excited and invested in space.

3) Evidence for purpose (example quote):
“We need your support — join us in backing this mission and funding new programs.”
Explanation: A direct call to action asking for public support indicates the video’s persuasive purpose toward a broad audience. This supports the claim that the video’s main goal is to persuade the general public to support space initiatives.

4) Evidence for purpose (example quote):
(narrator) “Watch how these programs will benefit our economy and inspire future generations.”
Explanation: By emphasizing broad social and economic benefits, the video appeals to many viewers’ interests and tries to build public backing. That shows the video is intended to persuade a wide public rather than only inform specialists.

Evidence — Article: “Your Future in Space”
1) Evidence for tone (example quote):
“You can be part of the next generation of explorers — start by studying science and engineering.”
Explanation: The use of “you” and direct encouragement gives the article an optimistic, motivating tone. This supports the claim because the article encourages readers personally to pursue opportunities in space.

2) Evidence for tone (example quote):
“Opportunities in the space sector are growing quickly, opening doors for students from many backgrounds.”
Explanation: Phrases like “growing quickly” and “opening doors” create a hopeful, encouraging tone and present space as accessible. This supports the claim that the article aims to promote interest by highlighting opportunity.

3) Evidence for purpose (example quote):
“Here are five steps to prepare for a career in space: courses to take, internships to seek, and skills to build.”
Explanation: Listing concrete steps and career guidance signals that the article’s purpose is informational and to guide readers toward careers in space. This differs from the video’s broader persuasive aim because the article targets individuals who want practical advice.

4) Evidence for purpose (example quote):
“These scholarships and programs can help you pay for college so you can pursue aerospace work.”
Explanation: By providing resources and practical next steps, the article’s purpose is to inform and help readers take action on a personal level. This supports your distinction that the article is more instructional and audience-specific than the video.

Short comparison sentences you can use:
- The tone of both the video and the article is optimistic and encouraging because both use hopeful language and highlight opportunities in space.
- The video’s purpose is mainly persuasive to a broad public (it calls for support and emphasizes societal benefits), while the article’s purpose is more informational and instructional, aimed at guiding individual readers toward careers and steps they can take.

If you paste the actual quotations or a transcript of the video and the article text, I will replace the example lines with exact quotes and adjust the explanations to match the real wording.