Analyze Author's Claim and Evaluating Arguments

R.I. 8.8: Analyze and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introducted.

Student Learning Targets:

Learning Target #1: I can analyze arguments and specific claims in a text.

Learning Target #2: I can evaluate arguments and specific claims in a text.

Learning Target #3: I can recognize the introduction of irrelevant evidence in a text.

Scholars will prepare to compose an argumentative/persuasive construct response or writing prompt. As your teacher, I am confident that our class will score a recored high on each segment tested! Especially Writing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For Bonus Points: Can you guess the name of the beautiful Harlem Renaissance artist in the picture presented?????????

Open Ended

In your own words, using complete sentences; describe what an argument is?

Multiple Choice

What is an argument?

• When an author wants to convince you that you are wrong in your thoughts and no one believes you...

• When an author wants to convince you of their position or viewpoint on a certain topic.

• When an author ask a question; and hopes you get it right....

• When an author wants to convince you of someone else's position or viewpoint; but not there own....

What is an arugument?

An argument is when an author wants to convince you of their position or viewpoint on a certain topic.

Parts of an argument

1.Claim

Claim: The writer's viewpoint or perspective on a topic.

-Clearly let's the reader know which side the writer is on!

-A statement that is debatable!

Example: "Every person should attend college, like it or not."

Never start a claim with the following: "I believe," or "I think."

Example: "Everyone should go to college; like it or not."

Counterclaim: "College is not for everyone."​

Parts of an Argument:

2. CounterClaims: A counterclaim is a viewpoint or position that opposes the initial claim....

Multiple Choice

Select a valid counterclaim for the initial claim listed...

Initial Claim: "Cookies and cream is by far the best ice cream ever created!"

• "Ice cream is nasty; all flavors."

• "I don't like Vanilla-flavored ice cream."

• "I like cookies and cream ice cream with oreos on the side."

• "Butter pecan is better than cookies and cream ice cream."