ENG2.ELAR.7.E

Analyze characteristics and structural elements of argumentative texts such as:: (i) Clear arguable claim, appeals, and convincing conclusion. (ii) Various types of evidence and treatment of counterarguments, including concessions and rebuttals. (iii) Identifiable audience or reader.

English II · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017

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Vocabulary
argumentative textscharacteristicsstructural elementsclear arguable claimappealsconvincing conclusiontypes of evidencetreatment of counterargumentsconcessionsrebuttalsidentifiable audiencereader
Skills
  • analyze (characteristics and structural elements of argumentative texts) #dok3
  • analyze (clear arguable claim, appeals, and convincing conclusion in argumentative texts) #dok3
  • analyze (various types of evidence and treatment of counterarguments, including concessions and rebuttals) #dok3
  • analyze (identifiable audience or reader in argumentative texts) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify the characteristics and structural elements of argumentative texts. #dok1
  • I can describe what makes a claim arguable in an argumentative text. #dok2
  • I can explain how appeals and conclusions are used in argumentative writing. #dok2
  • I can analyze how authors use different types of evidence and how they address counterarguments, including concessions and rebuttals. #dok3
  • I can evaluate the effectiveness of an argumentative text’s organization and audience awareness. #dok4
Big Ideas
  • Argumentative texts have specific characteristics and structures that help authors persuade their audience.
  • Effective argumentative writing uses claims, evidence, counterarguments, and appeals to influence readers.
Essential Questions
  • What distinguishes an argumentative text from other types of writing?
  • How do writers use claims, evidence, and appeals to persuade their readers?
  • Why is it important for argumentative texts to address counterarguments, such as through concessions and rebuttals?
  • How do authors craft their arguments for specific audiences or readers?
  • What structural elements increase the effectiveness of an argumentative text?