1.02 AICE TS

Module 1 Test
Remediation

AICE Thinking Skills

What is a conclusion

1. What is the main point the author is convincing you of?

Is source A an argument? Justify your answer.

Yes, source A is an argument. The conclusion is the third sentence and it is supported by examples and reasons in the remainder of the source.

No, source A is not an argument. The conclusion is the third sentence but it doesn't have any reasons or evidence to support it.

No, source A is not an argument. It has evidence and reasoning that would support a conclusion, but doesn't contain a persuasive conclusion.

Multiple Choice

What is the CONCLUSION of this:
Homemade oatmeal cookies are not only a better snack option than a candy bar or pack of crackers, they are actually good for you. While processed foods strip the nutrients out during processing, homemade treats keep the nutrients in. One one‐ounce, homemade oatmeal cookie will give you up to 27 mg of folate―6% of your daily recommended allowance (RDA)―a B vitamin that your body uses to make energy. It will also give you small amounts of vitamin A and vitamin K. Oatmeal cookies are also a good source of iron. A one‐ounce, homemade oatmeal cookie contains .70 mg of iron―9% of the RDA for men and 4% of the RDA for women. It also contains small amounts of potassium and zinc. Finally, oatmeal cookies are a great source of fiber. A one‐ounce, homemade oatmeal cookie will give you a whole gram of soluble fiber, which reduces “bad” cholesterol and lowers your risk of heart disease. Soluble fiber also helps regulate your blood sugar. So the next time you have a sweet tooth, don’t try to talk yourself out of it. Simply make the smart choice, and have an oatmeal cookie!

• To provide nutritional information about oatmeal cookies.

• To convince people to eat oatmeal cookies.

• have an oatmeal cookie

• they are actually good for you.

Open Ended

Is this an argument? Justify your answer.

Unless you claim your car or truck as a business expense, then leasing a car is probably not going to be advantageous for you. Though some people like the idea of leasing because they want to drive a new car every couple of years, there are some good reasons why purchasing a car makes more financial sense. When you lease a car, you are limited in how many miles you can drive each year. Limits usually range between twelve and fifteen thousand miles. If you go over you have to pay a penalty, sometimes as much as twenty‐five cents per mile. Leasing also means that you have to return the car in pretty much the same condition it was in when you picked it up. If you have pets or small children that will be in the car with you, then you many end up paying exorbitant “wear and tear” fees when your lease is up. If you’re not sure where your paycheck may be coming form in the next few years, then leasing probably isn’t a good idea either. Car leases are legally binding for the entire length off the lease, and it is virtually impossible to get out of one without paying a huge amount of money. So before going for the glamour of a leased car, make sure you consider your lifestyle, your financial situation, and your stability. Read the fine print and do your research; you may find that you’re better off just buying your car.

How to tell the difference between main conclusion and the intermediate conclusions

Why, Because method





Test Tip
if you aren't sure.... write it for the IC too

What are other argument elements

1. Examples
2. Evidence
3. Reasons
4. Counter-assertion
5. Counter-argument
6. Hypothetical reasoning

SOME ASK YOU TO EXPLAIN THEIR FUNCTION SOME JUST WANT YOU TO IDENTIFY

1. Examples
2. Evidence
3. Reasons
4. Counter-assertion
5. Counter-argument
6. Hypothetical reasoning

Unstated Assumptions

A + B = C

Something the argument cannot do without.
They give you A and C
what is the missing link B?

Unstated Assumptions

​MC - The only qualification required to be a teacher should, therefore, be the ability to enable students to pass their exams.