Trace and Evaluate an Argument LAFS.6.RI.3.8

Speaking or writing that expresses a position on a problem and supports it with reasons and evidence

• argument

• claim

• evidence

• reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

an argument made to oppose another argument

• counter-argument

• claim

• evidence

• reasoning

the writer's position on an issue or problem

• claim

• evidence

• reasoning

• trace

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

a specific piece of information that supports a claim

• evidence

• reasoning

• trace

• delineate

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

the action of thinking about something in a logical, sensible way

• reasoning

• trace

• delineate

• claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

to examine something carefully and to judge its value or worth

• evaluate

• relevant

• irrelevant

• refute

Which of these is a step used to trace an argument?

• Identify the claim

• Look for reasons and specific evidence that support the claim

• Identify counterarguments

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.SL.5.3

Which of these is a step used to evaluate an argument?

• Determine whether the evidence supports the claim in a logical way

• Make sure ideas are presented in a way that makes sense and is clear

• Determine whether the counterarguments are adequately addressed

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

If I was making an argument for keeping zoos open, what could a piece of evidence be?

• I could give the statistic of the number of people that visit the zoo each year

• I could share the zookeepers' opinions on the animals' lives and well-being

• I could share how much research zoos have been able to accomplish

• Any of these would be a valuable piece of evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

If I was making an argument for keeping SeaWorld in business, what counterargument could I address?

• The fact that these animals do not live as long in captivity

• I could mention some facts and statements from the documentary film "Blackfish"

• I could mention that these animals may not be as healthy or in as good of shape as they would be in the wild.

• Any of these would make a valid counterargument

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.W.5.1B

CCSS.W.5.9A