Are Viruses Alive?

Finding Strong Evidence Graphic Organizer Worksheet

Reading Comprehension Strategy
This Graphic Organizer was design to help you:
 Identify from the reading article the unique characteristics of Viruses.
 Compare and contrast the characteristics of living things (cells) and Viruses
 Analyze the scientific evidence that you took from the article to finally make a conclusion
that will support or oppose your claim.

Write your Initial Claim

Living Non-Living

Fill in the two columns of this chart with the new information you have gained from the article

Cellular Organisms Criteria Viruses

Cellular Organization

Genetic Material

Reproduce

Use Energy

Maintain Homeostasis

Growth and Development

Adapt to the Environment

Evolve

Write your Response (Analysis/Evaluation) Are Viruses Alive?

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