R.L.6.8 Mid-Lesson Review Challenge

R.L.6.8 Mid-Lesson Review Challenge

By Mr Bell-7

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Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reason and evidence from claims that are not.

Learning Targets:

 

Learning Target 1: Scholars can understand how claims and/or arguments are supported by evidence from the text. 

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Learning Target 2: Scholars can trace and evaluate how the claims and/or arguments are supported by evidence from the text. 

Subject | Subject

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​Argument: a reason or set of reasons given to persuade others that an action or idea is right or wrong. 

Authorś Position: authorś opinion about the subject

Claim: what the author believe is true

Relevant: closely connected and appropriate to what is being said 

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Vocabulary:

What is an argument in the terms of informational text?

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In Other Words: A piece of writing that explains USING EVIDENCE why an author thinks their opinion statement is true. .

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It is: It Is: A text that explains why the author thinks their position is valid. 

It Is Not: A screaming match where people yell and shout at each other. 

It Is: A text that explains why the author thinks their position is valid. 

It is not:

Opinion VS Argument Claim

Opinions: Opinion is supported by more opinion ( ultimately you end up with something along the lines of Ẅell, just because, okay?").

Argument Claims: 

-An argument is supported by evidence, which can be debated/challenged.

-A claim can be substantiated with research, evidence, testimony, and academic reasoning. 

-A claim is something more than statement and support: an arguable claim also goes on to address the "so what?" question, the implications and why we should care in the first place. 

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Multiple Choice

Determine if the following quote is an opinion or argument claim......-"Twinkies are delicious."

• Opinion

• Argument Claim

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the following theme is an opinion or argument claim........- "Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance."

• Opinion

• Argument Claim

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the following quote is an opinion or argument claim.......- "Dance music has become popular for reasons that have nothing to do with the quality of the music; rather, the clear, fast beats respond to the need of people on amphetamines to move, and to move quickly."

• Opinion

• Argument Claim

Multiple Choice

Determine which of the following quotes can be identified as an argument claim!:

A. "I think Virginia Woolf is better than James Joyce." 

B. Virginia Woolf is a more effective writer than James Joyce because she does not rely on elaborate language devices that ultimately confuse and alienate the reader."

• A. "I think Virginia Woolf is better than James Joyce." 

• B. Virginia Woolf is a more effective writer than James Joyce because she does not rely on elaborate language devices that ultimately confuse and alienate the reader."

• Neither

Poll

Determine which of the following quotes can be labeled as an opinion.....

A."The governor is a bad man."

B. "The governor has continually done the community a disservice by mishandling money, focusing on frivolous causes, and failing to listen to his constituents. 

• A."The governor is a bad man."

• B. "The governor has continually done the community a disservice by mishandling money, focusing on frivolous causes, and failing to listen to his constituents. 

Literary Formula for determining a claim:

Claim + Evidence = Argument

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Things to Think About:

When building an argument a writer makes claims.

-Claims are statement that the author believes to be true.

-Each claim must be backed up with evidence (which is information that supports the claims.) The writer will give this information in his or her writing and you will find it as text evidence to support the claim.

**Very similar to central idea and supporting textual evidence. 

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Thought Process for Determining Authorś Claims

1. What is the article about? What is the topic?

2. What is the authorś purpose?(Persuade, Inform, Entertain)

3. What is the author trying to argue/prove? This is the CLAIM.

4. What text evidence (facts, statistics, examples, anecdotes, etc.)was provided to support this claim?

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Multiple Choice

Frogs are an interesting type of animal. Frogs are amphibians. Most frogs have a short body, webbed fingers and toes, big eyes, and a long tongue. Frogs are incredible jumpers because they have long powerful legs. Frogs start out as tadpoles in water, and then grow into adult frogs. Frogs are noticed mainly by their call which can be heard during the day and night."

Identify the claim in the passage…..

A. Frogs are an interesting type of animal.

B. Frogs are amphibians. 

C. Most frog have a short body

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• B.

• C.

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