ENG4.ELAR.7.E

Critique and evaluate 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 IV · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017

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Vocabulary
argumentative textscharacteristicsstructural elementsarguable thesisappealsstructure of the argumentconvincing conclusioncall to actionevidencecounterargumentsconcessionsrebuttalsaudiencereader
Skills
  • critique (characteristics and structural elements of argumentative texts) #dok3
  • evaluate (characteristics and structural elements of argumentative texts) #dok3
  • analyze (types of evidence and treatment of counterarguments) #dok3
  • identify (audience or reader in argumentative texts) #dok2
Learning Targets
  • I can identify the characteristics and structural elements of argumentative texts such as thesis, appeals, evidence, and conclusion. #dok2
  • I can analyze various types of evidence and the treatment of counterarguments, including concessions and rebuttals, in argumentative texts. #dok3
  • I can critique the effectiveness of an argumentative text's structure, including its thesis, conclusion, and call to action. #dok3
  • I can evaluate how well an argumentative text addresses its intended audience or reader. #dok3
  • I can distinguish between different structural elements, such as call to action and rebuttal, within argumentative texts. #dok2
Big Ideas
  • Effective argumentative texts use clear structure and targeted evidence to persuade specific audiences.
  • The effectiveness of an argument depends on purposeful use of counterarguments, concessions, and rebuttals.
Essential Questions
  • What are the essential characteristics and structural elements of effective argumentative texts?
  • How do writers use evidence, concessions, and rebuttals to strengthen an argument?
  • Why is it important to identify and address the intended audience in argumentative writing?
  • In what ways does the structure of an argument contribute to its persuasiveness?
  • How can counterarguments and calls to action impact the effectiveness of an argument?