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Trace & Evaluate an Author's Argument

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Trace & Evaluate an Author's Argument

CCSS ELA: RI.7.8

RI.7.8 Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.

TEKS ELA: 7(8)(E)(i)

7(8)(E)(i) Analyze characteristics and structures of argumentative text by identifying the claim.

This reading informational text lesson covers how to trace and evaluate an author’s argument in informational text. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for assessments. In this lesson, students identify the author’s claims and determine if each claim is supported by relevant evidence. A final judgment is made on whether the argument has sound reasoning.

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CCSS ELA: RI.7.8

RI.7.8 Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.

TEKS ELA: 7(8)(E)(i)

7(8)(E)(i) Analyze characteristics and structures of argumentative text by identifying the claim.


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