E3/E4 U3B Pre-Assessment

What is the purpose of analyzing argumentative texts?

• To make inferences and use evidence

• To summarize the main points

• To identify the author's name

• To list the structural elements

What is the key characteristic of an argumentative text?

• Repetition of ideas

• Emotional language

• Vague conclusion

• Clear arguable thesis

What is the role of counterarguments in an argumentative text?

• To provide additional evidence

• To confuse the readers

• To weaken the author's claims

• To strengthen the author's claims

What is the purpose of a call to action in an argumentative text?

• To motivate the readers to take action

• To summarize the main points

• To challenge the author's claims

• To entertain the readers

What is the main goal of synthesizing information from a variety of text types?

• To ignore the text evidence

• To create new understanding

• To confuse the readers

• To repeat the same information

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is the significance of paraphrasing and summarizing texts?

• To ignore the main points

• To distort the meaning

• To maintain meaning and logical order

• To add personal opinions

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the purpose of defending or challenging the authors' claims using relevant text evidence?

• To entertain the readers

• To confuse the readers

• To strengthen the authors' claims

• To critically analyze the text

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the role of concessions and rebuttals in an argumentative text?

• To address opposing viewpoints

• To weaken the author's claims

• To strengthen the author's claims

• To ignore the counterarguments

What is the main purpose of appeals in an argumentative text?

• To persuade the readers

• To confuse the readers

• To ignore the readers

• To entertain the readers

What is the significance of analyzing the identifiable audience or reader of an argumentative text?

• To tailor the argument to the audience

• To confuse the readers

• To strengthen the author's claims

• To ignore the readers' perspective