RI. 10.8 Evaluating Claims
What is the author's main claim about banning ChatGPT in schools?
Banning ChatGPT is not effective, and schools should embrace it as a teaching tool.
What is the central idea of this text?
Schools should use ChatGPT as a teaching tool rather than banning it.
How does the author organize the text? (*Hint: Not one of the text structures, just describe in your own words)
The text is organized as an argument with a list of reasons and evidence against banning ChatGPT.
What is the author’s primary purpose in writing this article, to persuade, inform, or entertain?
To persuade the reader that banning ChatGPT in schools is not the way to go.
According to the text, what is one reason teachers feel threatened by ChatGPT?
It can write assignments, which students might use to cheat.
Name one piece of evidence the author uses to support the claim that banning ChatGPT won't work.
Students can access ChatGPT outside school using personal devices or VPNs.
What detail supports the central idea that banning ChatGPT won't work?
ChatGPT can still be accessed on personal devices outside of school networks.
What is the purpose of the first section of the article?
To introduce concerns and fears educators have about ChatGPT.
What perspective does the author have on the role of technology in education?
Technology like ChatGPT should be embraced to enhance learning and prepare students for the future.
What evidence does the text provide about ChatGPT’s limitations?
ChatGPT often gives wrong or misleading answers to factual questions.
What reasoning does the author provide for why ChatGPT should be used as a teaching tool? (There is more than one correct answer)
It can foster creativity, provide personalized tutoring, and prepare students for future workplaces with AI tools.
How does the author introduce the central idea?
By discussing educators' fears about cheating and showing why bans are ineffective.
How does the author transition between the problems with banning ChatGPT and the benefits of using it?
By arguing that the focus should shift from blocking to incorporating ChatGPT into teaching strategies.
How does the author use rhetoric to advance their purpose?
By appealing to logic (examples of effective use) and addressing educators' fears (counterarguments).
What is one example of how teachers are adapting to ChatGPT in the classroom?
Assigning ChatGPT to generate essay outlines before students write longhand.
Identify one counterclaim to the author’s argument and explain how the author addresses it.
ChatGPT encourages cheating. Response: Teachers can adapt lesson plans to incorporate in-class assessments and discussions.
Identify one way the author develops the central idea throughout the article.
By providing examples of how teachers can use ChatGPT effectively in their classrooms.
How does the inclusion of educators' quotes impact the argument?
It adds credibility and real-world perspectives to the argument. (Ethos)
What tone does the author use, and how does it affect the argument?
The tone is reasoned and optimistic, making the argument more persuasive and approachable.
What evidence supports the idea that ChatGPT can save teachers time?
A teacher used it to generate multiple-choice quiz questions from an article.
Does the author provide sufficient evidence to support their claim? Defend your answer with an example.
Yes, the author gives examples of how ChatGPT can improve learning, like creating essay outlines or generating quizzes.
How does the conclusion reinforce the central idea?
It highlights the inevitability of AI and the importance of teaching students to use it responsibly.
How does the article's structure support the author’s claim?
The logical progression from challenges to solutions reinforces the argument for adopting ChatGPT.
How does the author establish credibility to argue their perspective?
By citing conversations with educators, referencing tools like GPTZero, and using expert opinions.
Identify a quote from the article that directly supports the idea that banning ChatGPT won’t stop its use.
“Students have phones, laptops and any number of other ways of accessing it outside of class.”