Line of Reasoning

1. Argument: The conclusion (position) supported by a series of connected premises (claims or reasons) that are supported by evidence.

2. Thesis: A strong thesis statement states a clear position on the issue, often signals an opinion with words like “should, ought to, need to, have an obligation to, must, had better” etc.

3. A Claim persuades, argues, convinces, proves, or suggests something to a reader who may or may not initially agree with you.

4. Reasoning is the justification an author uses for why the claim is correct

   • Deductive/Inductive

5. Evidence is the logic, proof, or support an author uses to support their claim.

6. A strong argument contains sufficient and relevant evidence along with sound reasoning.

7. Rhetorical Devices: Strategy/Tool used by speaker to convince others. Rhetoric is the art of persuasive speaking/writing, btw.

   • Ethos: Attempt to persuade using trust, credibility, or authority

   • Pathos: Attempt to convince using emotional appeal

   • Logos: Attempt to persuade using facts, evidence, statistics

​Bell-Ringer: Type these using 2-3 words/phrases per definition into today's assignment or handwrite on packet/sheet of paper

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ELA.6.R.2.4

Track the development of an argument, identifying the types of reasoning used.

Today, you will turn in the following in order to receive full-credit for this assignment: Bell-Ringer, The People Vs. School System Warm-Up, Notes on thesis, notes on transitions, Activity 1 annotations, Activity 1 Responses (Questions 1-5), Activity 2 Annotations, Activity 2 Responses (Questions 1-8)

As you watch the next slide, track the Claim(s), Evidence, Reasoning, and Rhetorical Devices

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​Annotation Key

1)    Claims: Highlight in Yellow or Green

2)   Reasoning: Bold or draw a “squiggly line” underneath. Label INDUCTIVE or DEDUCTIVE

3)    Evidence: Underline

4)    Ethos:  Appeal to Authority (Red)

5)    Pathos: Appeal to Emotion (Blue or draw a heart)

6)    Logos: Appeal to Logos (Facts/evidence/statistics) Draw a star next to LOGOS or change the font size by selecting evidence and clicking ctrl + shift + >

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Activity 1 Quiz

1. What is the author's claim?
2. Identify two pieces of evidence he uses to back this up.
3. Where does he address the counterclaim?
4. Identify two rhetorical strategies the author uses (Ethos, Pathos, Logos)
5. What is the author's overall purpose in this piece?

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​Directions: Respond to the following questions entirely. If handwriting, you will need to use a separate sheet of paper.

1.     Central Claim/Thesis:

 

2.     Claim #1:

 

3.     Specific Supporting Evidence:

 

4.     How does the claim/evidence support the thesis?

 

5.     Claim #2:

 

6.     Specific Supporting Evidence:

 

7.     How does the Claim/Evidence connect to the previous claim? How does the claim/evidence support the     thesis?

 

8.     EVALUATION: In what ways does the speaker sufficiently and relevantly support her claim? Why is this line of reasoning effective? Explain while citing evidence and adhering to ACES format.

 

9.    Extra-Credit: Identify Fallacies

 

10.  Extra-Credit: Identify Figurative Language/Unknown Words and Phrases

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Upload/Turn-In Your Work

Non-Negotiable

1. In order to receive credit for today's work, you should upload your word document into Focus, making sure that it is the proper document and not blank. At the beginning of class, I explicitly informed you, verbally and in writing, of the specific components you will need to turn in for today.

2. It is not my responsibility to answer these questions during the last five minutes of class, as it is Q3 and that was our first assignment--uploading into Focus.

3. Once done, let me know, and I will then provide you with further instruction.

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