Evaluating Arguments

Reasons/Analysis:

• Tell: who, what , when, where
• Tell: Why, Importance, Make Someone care
• Tell: the other side of the argument
• Tell: Now, How, Wow

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

Counterclaim is: 

• making someone care
• the other side of the argument

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

What is the definition of bias? 

• Important information
• The author's reason for writing
• Having a preference of one thing over the other

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CCSS.RL.5.6

What is the definition of RELEVANT?

• not connected with something
• a bad storm
• closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered (IMPORTANT)
• a hook

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein.

• Claim
• Evidence

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Summer is the best season.

• Claim
• Evidence

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Directions: Read the following excerpt from an essay. Evaluate the evidence that the writer uses to support the claim. Does the author provide evidence to support the claim?
Everyone wants to live in a clean environment. This is something that all humans and animals deserve. Therefore, everyone should recycle. All paper, plastic, and also bottles should be put into recycling bins. Anyone that does not do this should pay a fine.

• Yes
• No

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CCSS.RI.6.8

_{Claim: Drake is a talented musician}
^{What type of evidence is...}
Drake has sold over forty million albums worldwide.

• Example
• Fact and/or Statistic
• Personal Belief
• Expert Opinion

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

• California is the best state in the USA.
• Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.
• The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4
• Christmas is the best holiday of the year.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

Which of the following best defines a reason?

• Facts and statistics found in research
• Quoting an expert in the field to support a claim
• Using strong feelings, rather than facts, to persuade
• A general statement that supports the author’s claim or opinion.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1