Evaluating Arguments

Series of statements designed to convince you of something

• Credibility

• Argument

• Persuasion

• Analysis

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

Another word for believability

• Generalization

• Opinion

• Claim

• Credibility

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Another word for an opinion is the

• Generalization

• Argument

• Claim

• Support

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

A broad statement that covers many situations

• Generalization

• Support

• Claim

• Appeal

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

These include convincing reasons and evidence

• Emotional Appeals

• Claim

• Logical Appeals

• Generalization

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

These appeals stir feelings such as happiness or anger in readers

• Logical Appeals

• Claim

• Rational Appeals

• Emotional Appeals

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Words with strong emotional connotations or associations

• Depraved

• Evidence

• Loaded Words

• Anecdotes

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

These appeals use facts or logic to back up the argument

• Rational Appeals

• Loaded Terms

• Emotional Appeals

• Ethical Appeals

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Student C made the claim, "Summit Public School students should wear uniforms." Which is an example of emotional appeal?

• School uniforms are worn in 85% of public schools.

• The school board is in favor of school uniforms.

• School uniforms will make the students feel comfortable.

• Most students wear school uniforms.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

These appeals are based on character and expertise.

• Argument

• Ethical Appeals

• Emotional Appeals

• Logical Appeals

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5