ENG3.ELAR.7.E

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

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

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Vocabulary
argumentative textscharacteristicsstructural elementsclear arguable thesisappealsstructure of the argumentconvincing conclusioncall to actiontypes of evidencecounterargumentsconcessionsrebuttalsaudiencereader
Skills
  • analyze (characteristics and structural elements of argumentative texts) #dok3
  • identify (clear arguable thesis, appeals, structure, conclusion, call to action in argumentative texts) #dok1
  • differentiate (types of evidence and treatment of counterarguments including concessions and rebuttals) #dok2
  • determine (the intended audience or reader of argumentative texts) #dok2
  • evaluate (effectiveness of argumentative techniques and structural elements) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify the structural elements such as thesis, appeals, and conclusions in argumentative texts. #dok1
  • I can identify different types of evidence and counterarguments in argumentative texts. #dok1
  • I can differentiate between various types of evidence and the ways authors address counterarguments. #dok2
  • I can determine the intended audience or reader for an argumentative text using text clues. #dok2
  • I can analyze how effective the use of argument structure and appeals is in convincing the audience. #dok3
  • I can analyze how concessions and rebuttals are integrated into an argument. #dok3
  • I can evaluate how the structural elements and evidence contribute to the persuasiveness of an argumentative text. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • The effectiveness of an argumentative text depends on the integration of clear structure, strong evidence, and the thoughtful treatment of counterarguments.
  • Authors use specific organizational and rhetorical strategies in argumentative texts to appeal to and influence their intended audience.
Essential Questions
  • What makes an argument in writing clear and convincing?
  • How do authors address and refute opposing viewpoints in argumentative texts?
  • Why is understanding the audience important when analyzing or composing arguments?
  • How do different types of evidence and rhetorical appeals strengthen an argument?
  • In what ways do the structure and organization of an argumentative text impact its overall persuasiveness?