RW 01.17.24

HISD 3rd Grade

Read Write

Argumentative
January 17, 2024

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TEKS: 3.9Eiii recognize characteristics and structures of argumentative text by identifying the intended audience or reader

LO: SWBAT tell character traits and structures
of argumentative text (disagreeable) by
pointing out the targeted reader.

DOL: Given a text, SW tell character traits
and structures of argumentative text
(disagreeable) by pointing out the targeted
reader in at least 4 out 5 questions.

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Academic Vocabulary

audience

Readers the author
is addressing or
trying to convince.

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When we read an argumentative text,
we think about people taking a position
and trying to convince or persuade
others of that argument.

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The people the author is
trying to convince of an
argument are the intended
audience - the reader or
readers.

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When you eat vegetables, you are
making your body feel good. Eating
vegetables makes you strong and
healthy. My favorite vegetable is
broccoli because they look like little
trees. They are really good with
cheese on top. Vegetables have
vitamin C and they provide energy.
Try a vegetable today and see how
well your body will feel.

Which audience is the

author addressing?
How do you know?

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Now let’s play a game!

NAME

THAT

AUDIENCE

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All students should be allowed to
wear what they want to school.
Students should not have to wear
school uniforms. If a student can
be comfortable and wear what
they want to school, they will learn
better. This will help teachers as
well. They will see better work and
grades from their students.

Which audience is the

author addressing?
How do you know?

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Take a walk outside and smell
the flowers. Being outside to get
fresh air is better than being in
the house all day playing video
games or watching tv. When
you go outside you can play in
your yard or go to a park. Go
outside and get your body
moving.

Which audience is the

author addressing?
How do you know?

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People that live in Texas deserve to have a fast moving
train that takes them places quickly. One that can take
them from Houston to Dallas in just an hour. If you have
friends and family in another city you can visit them more
often. A train can be very useful.

Which audience is the author most likely addressing in the text?

A. Residents of New York
B. Residents of Oklahoma
C. Residents of Alabama
D. Residents of Texas

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People that live in Texas deserve to have a fast moving
train that takes them places quickly. One that can take
them from Houston to Dallas in just an hour. If you have
friends and family in another city you can visit them more
often. A train can be very useful.

Which audience is the author most likely addressing in the text?

A. Residents of New York
B. Residents of Oklahoma
C. Residents of Alabama
D. Residents of Texas

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Which text evidence supports the answer you chose?

A. One that can take them from Houston to Dallas in just an

hour.

B. People that live in Texas deserve to have a fast moving train

that takes them places quickly.

C. A train can be very useful.
D. If you have friends and family in another city you can visit

them more often.

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Which text evidence supports the answer you chose?

A. One that can take them from Houston to Dallas in just an

hour.

B. People that live in Texas deserve to have a fast moving train

that takes them places quickly.

C. A train can be very useful.
D. If you have friends and family in another city you can visit

them more often.

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We will read today’s text and
answer a few questions about

the audience the author is

addressing.

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Which audience is the author most likely
addressing in paragraphs 1-2?

A. People who like to watch football
B. People who like to watch basketball
C. People who like to watch tennis
D. People who like to watch baseball

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Which audience is the author most likely
addressing in paragraphs 5-6?

A. People who like professional teams
B. People who like college teams
C. People who don’t like basketball
D. People who don’t like to play sports.

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Which audience is the author most likely addressing in
this selection?

The audience the author is most likely addressing in this
selection is
______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________.

SCR

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DOL: Given a text, SW
correctly recognize
characteristics and
structures of
argumentative text by
identifying the intended
audience or reader in at
least 4 out 5 questions.