7.ELAR.8.E
Analyze characteristics and structures of argumentative text by:: (i) Identifying the claim. (ii) Explaining how the author uses various types of evidence and consideration of alternatives to support the argument. (iii) Identifying the intended audience or reader.
Grade 7 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
Standard Unwrapping
AI-generated as a starting point — sign in to edit.Vocabulary
characteristicsstructuresargumentative textclaimauthorevidencealternativesargumentintended audiencereader
Skills
- identify (the claim in an argumentative text) #dok1
- explain (how the author uses various types of evidence and considers alternatives to support the argument) #dok2
- analyze (characteristics and structures of argumentative text) #dok3
- analyze (how the author addresses the intended audience or reader) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify the claim in an argumentative text. #dok1
- I can identify the intended audience or reader in an argumentative text. #dok1
- I can explain how an author uses different types of evidence and considers alternatives to support their argument. #dok2
- I can compare how authors address counterclaims in argumentative texts. #dok2
- I can analyze the characteristics and structures of an argumentative text. #dok3
- I can analyze how an author’s choices impact the effectiveness of an argumentative text. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Argumentative texts use specific structures and evidence to persuade an intended audience.
- Understanding the claim, supporting evidence, and how alternatives are addressed is key to analyzing argumentative writing.
Essential Questions
- What is the purpose of an argumentative text?
- How do authors construct and support claims in argumentative texts?
- What types of evidence are used in argumentative writing, and how do they strengthen the argument?
- Why is it important for authors to consider alternatives and counterarguments?
- How does knowing the intended audience influence the structure and effectiveness of an argument?