D.ELAR.3.B
Analyze the role of value assumptions in formulating and evaluating argument.
Debate I, II, III (One to Three Credits). · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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rolevalue assumptionsformulatingevaluatingargument
Skills
- explain (the concept of value assumptions in arguments) #dok2
- analyze (the influence of value assumptions in argumentation) #dok3
- evaluate (the impact of value assumptions on the strength of arguments) #dok3
- identify (value assumptions present in an argument) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can define what a value assumption is in the context of debate. #dok1
- I can identify value assumptions within different arguments. #dok2
- I can explain how value assumptions influence argument formulation. #dok2
- I can analyze the role value assumptions play when evaluating arguments. #dok3
- I can evaluate how value assumptions affect the validity and persuasiveness of an argument. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Value assumptions underpin and influence the construction and interpretation of arguments.
- Recognizing and analyzing value assumptions is essential for evaluating arguments effectively in debate.
Essential Questions
- What is a value assumption, and why is it important in debate?
- How do value assumptions influence the arguments people make?
- How can identifying value assumptions improve the quality of argument evaluation?
- In what ways can value assumptions affect the persuasiveness of a debater's position?
- How do value assumptions impact the formulation of arguments on controversial issues?