Tomatoes: Culinary and Scientific Perspectives

Tomatoes: Culinary and Scientific Perspectives

Assessment

Interactive Video

English, Education, Instructional Technology

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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The video tutorial discusses how to choose text evidence to support a claim, using the historical debate over whether a tomato is a fruit or vegetable as an example. The Supreme Court case Nix v. Hedden is analyzed, highlighting the court's reasoning that tomatoes are vegetables based on common usage rather than botanical classification. The tutorial evaluates different pieces of evidence and concludes with tips for selecting strong evidence in writing.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to choose the best text evidence when supporting a claim?

It makes the argument more entertaining.

It helps in making the argument more convincing.

It allows for longer essays.

It confuses the reader.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main issue in the tomato debate that reached the Supreme Court?

Whether tomatoes are healthy.

Whether tomatoes are red or green.

Whether tomatoes are fruits or vegetables.

Whether tomatoes are grown in the USA.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the scientific argument presented by John Nicks regarding tomatoes?

Tomatoes are neither fruits nor vegetables.

Tomatoes are fruits because they grow from flowers and have seeds.

Tomatoes are vegetables because they are red.

Tomatoes are vegetables because they are used in salads.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the Supreme Court case Nicks vs. Hen?

It was about the import of tomatoes.

It decided the tax status of tomatoes based on their classification.

It was about the health benefits of tomatoes.

It determined the color of tomatoes.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Justice Gray, how are tomatoes commonly used in meals?

As a main course.

As a breakfast item.

As part of a dinner, similar to vegetables.

As a dessert.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'repast' mean as used in the transcript?

A meal.

A type of vegetable.

A type of fruit.

A dessert.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which piece of evidence did Justice Gray consider the strongest for classifying tomatoes as vegetables?

Tomatoes are used in desserts.

Tomatoes are botanically fruits.

Tomatoes are commonly served at dinner like vegetables.

Tomatoes are red in color.

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