Understanding Arguments

Explain in your own words what an argument is, according to the passage.

What are the three key parts of every argument, as described in the passage?

Give an example of a claim from the passage.

What is evidence in an argument? Provide one example from the passage.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

Describe what reasoning means in the context of an argument, using information from the passage.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

Using the example provided in the passage, fill in the blank: "I should be allowed to stay up later because I'm ________ and can manage my time well."

What type of evidence could be used to support the claim in question 6?

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Explain why the reasoning provided in the passage supports the claim about staying up later on weekends.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

In your own words, why is it important to have all three key parts (claim, evidence, reasoning) in an argument?

Think of a real-life situation where you might need to use an argument. Identify the claim, evidence, and reasoning you would use in that situation, and explain how they support each other.