Communication Skills Unit 3 Lesson 2 Nov 12-13

Multiple Choice

What are the four components of a M.E.A.L. paragraph used to summarize an argument?

• Main claim, Evidence, Analysis, Link

• Main idea, Example, Argument, Logic

• Claim, Explanation, Reason, Link

• Topic, Evidence, Analysis, Conclusion

Multiple Select

Which of the following are components of a well-structured argument?

• Claim

• Evidence

• Counterclaim

• Rebuttal

​Guided Annotation Model (Paragraphs 1–3)


Ms. Perry will Read aloud paragraphs 1–3 of “Isn’t Everyone a Little Bit Weird?”

Open Ended

What is the role of a counterclaim in an argumentative text?

Multiple Choice

What is the writer's position in the argumentative text 'Isn't Everyone a Little Bit Weird?' and how is it supported?

• The writer believes everyone is weird and supports it with examples of eccentric people like Benjamin Franklin.

• The writer believes everyone is normal and supports it with examples of conformity.

• The writer believes only famous people are weird and supports it with historical facts.

• The writer believes weirdness is a negative trait and supports it with social norms.

Open Ended

Why might the author have chosen Benjamin Franklin as an example to support the claim about weirdness?

Multiple Choice

What is the function of transition words like 'First' and 'Consider' in an argument?

• They signal shifts in reasoning and help structure the argument.

• They introduce new evidence only.

• They summarize the argument.

• They are used to refute counterclaims.

Multiple Choice

What is the author's purpose in writing about weirdness and Benjamin Franklin?

• To entertain readers with stories about Franklin

• To persuade readers that being weird is not a bad thing

• To inform readers about Franklin's inventions

• To argue that only historical figures are weird

Open Ended

How do examples strengthen an argument?

Multiple Choice

According to the lesson, what are the key components an author uses to structure an argument?

• Claim, reasons, and evidence

• Introduction, conclusion, and summary

• Facts, opinions, and anecdotes

• Questions, answers, and feedback