Point of View Overview

In English class, one important ​ (a)   we learn is how to evaluate a speaker's ​ (b)   , reasoning, and use of evidence in their speech or writing. This helps us identify any ​ (c)   reasoning or exaggerated or distorted evidence.

• skill
• point of view
• fallacious

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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

Fallacious means...

• authentic or genuine
• deceptive or misleading
• truthful or accurate
• honest or reliable

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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

When we evaluate a ​ (a)   point of view, we are looking at their perspective or ​ (b)   on a topic.

• speaker's
• opinion
• popular

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

We want to ​ (a)   where they are coming from and if they have any ​ (b)   or personal interests that might ​ (c)   their point of view.

• understand
• biases
• affect

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

We want to see if the speaker's argument is logical and makes sense.

• True

• False

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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

Look for evidence and ​ (a)   that support their claims and see if they use sound ​ (b)   to back up their ​ (c)   .

• examples
• reasoning
• point of view

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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

We want to make sure the evidence is ​ (a)   and accurate. Sometimes, speakers might use exaggerated or ​ (b)   evidence to make their ​ (c)   seem stronger.

• reliable
• distorted
• argument

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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

It's important for us to be critical thinkers and question the evidence presented to us.

Do you think critically about the information you come across in school and on social media?

Why or why not?

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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

This skill helps us separate ​ (a)   from fiction and make ​ (b)   decisions based on reliable ​ (c)   .

• fact
• informed
• information

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What have you learned about point of view as the concept applies in an English class?

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6