RE.ELAR.8.E

Recognize logical and illogical arguments in text.

Reading (Elective Credit). · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017

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Vocabulary
logical argumentsillogical argumentstext
Skills
  • recognize (logical arguments in text) #dok2
  • recognize (illogical arguments in text) #dok2
  • distinguish (between logical and illogical arguments) #dok2
  • analyze (reasoning within text) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can recognize logical arguments in a text. #dok2
  • I can recognize illogical arguments in a text. #dok2
  • I can distinguish between logical and illogical arguments within a text. #dok2
  • I can analyze the reasoning used in text to determine its logical validity. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Critical readers can identify when arguments in text follow logical reasoning and when they do not.
  • Evaluating the logic of arguments helps students become more discerning and thoughtful consumers of information.
Essential Questions
  • What makes an argument logical or illogical?
  • How can you identify logical and illogical arguments in a text?
  • Why is it important to distinguish between logical and illogical arguments?
  • How does recognizing logical fallacies affect your understanding of a text?
  • What strategies can help you analyze the reasoning of an author's argument?