It contains both the idea that the author wants the reader to believe and the reason to support the idea.

When an author needs to prove a point, he/ she needs to provide reasons, and those reasons should be backed up by ______________.

Until the pandemic is over, classes should not start. This statement is an example of _________.

During this time of pandemic, education should continue. DepEd already devised alternative delivery modes to address students in different contexts. Is this statement an acceptable argument?

A complete argument is composed of ________________.

The new normal in education at this time of pandemic poses greater challenges for underprivileged students. Food for the table is already a problem for them. How do you expect them to have the means to access internet and technology?

The underlined sentence is the _________ of the statement.

The new normal in education at this time of pandemic poses greater challenges for underprivileged students. Food for the table is already a problem for them. How do you expect them to have the means to access internet and technology?

The underlined sentence is the _________ of the statement.

Until the pandemic is over, classes should not start. How will you make this statement an acceptable argument?

To analyze an argument, the following steps are recommended:

I. Clarify what the author is saying

II. Analyze all parts of the arguments, and where each is strongest/

weakest

III. Notice which parts of the argument are supported and to what

effect?

IV. See what is said implicitly and explicitly

V. Understand how the writing style affects the argument VI. Judge whether or not the argument is valid.

VII. Prepare possible counterclaims