

Analyze Author's Claim and Evaluating Arguments
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English
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8th Grade
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Hard
Joseph Anderson
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R.I. 8.8: Analyze and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introducted.
Student Learning Targets:
Learning Target #1: I can analyze arguments and specific claims in a text.
Learning Target #2: I can evaluate arguments and specific claims in a text.
Learning Target #3: I can recognize the introduction of irrelevant evidence in a text.
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Scholars will prepare to compose an argumentative/persuasive construct response or writing prompt. As your teacher, I am confident that our class will score a recored high on each segment tested! Especially Writing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
For Bonus Points: Can you guess the name of the beautiful Harlem Renaissance artist in the picture presented?????????
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Open Ended
In your own words, using complete sentences; describe what an argument is?
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Multiple Choice
What is an argument?
When an author wants to convince you that you are wrong in your thoughts and no one believes you...
When an author wants to convince you of their position or viewpoint on a certain topic.
When an author ask a question; and hopes you get it right....
When an author wants to convince you of someone else's position or viewpoint; but not there own....
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What is an arugument?
An argument is when an author wants to convince you of their position or viewpoint on a certain topic.
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Parts of an argument
1.Claim
Claim: The writer's viewpoint or perspective on a topic.
-Clearly let's the reader know which side the writer is on!
-A statement that is debatable!
Example: "Every person should attend college, like it or not."
Never start a claim with the following: "I believe," or "I think."
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Example: "Everyone should go to college; like it or not."
Counterclaim: "College is not for everyone."
Parts of an Argument:
2. CounterClaims: A counterclaim is a viewpoint or position that opposes the initial claim....
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Multiple Choice
Select a valid counterclaim for the initial claim listed...
Initial Claim: "Cookies and cream is by far the best ice cream ever created!"
"Ice cream is nasty; all flavors."
"I don't like Vanilla-flavored ice cream."
"I like cookies and cream ice cream with oreos on the side."
"Butter pecan is better than cookies and cream ice cream."
R.I. 8.8: Analyze and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introducted.
Student Learning Targets:
Learning Target #1: I can analyze arguments and specific claims in a text.
Learning Target #2: I can evaluate arguments and specific claims in a text.
Learning Target #3: I can recognize the introduction of irrelevant evidence in a text.
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