RI.9-10-8

Delineate & evaluate the argument & specific CLAIMS in a text, assessing whether the REASONING is valid & the EVIDENCE is relevant & sufficient

Identify false statements and FALLACIOUS REASONING

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In a PERSUASIVE TEXT, the author presents a CLAIM--a belief or position on a topic the author asks readers to accept

• Authors should support each claim with FACTUAL EVIDENCE--statements that can be proven to be true. If readers identify a false statement, they conclude the argument is not reliable.

• Authors should provide a SUFFICIENT (enough) facts to support each claim, and every fact should be RELEVANT to the issue.

• FALLACIOUS REASONING (false logic) is a sign that an argument is unreliable. Pay close attention to author's GENERALIZATIONS--broad statements or inferences.

Apply this standard while you read.

RI.9-10.8 Informational Text

I can evaluate an argument.

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