Exercise 5 Model

Task

Create an argument map of the simple argument contained in the following passage from Apollo Moon Landings. Note that you will need to:

• identify the key claims
• determine whether the text is presenting a reason or an objection
• enter the claims on an appropriate argument map

The flag only actually moves when, or just after, the astronauts have touched it. This suggests that the movement is the result of vibrations travelling through the solid pole and disturbing the flag.

Model Answer

The correct map of this piece of reasoning is