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Identifying the Main Claim in Argumentative Texts
Distinguish the main claim from supporting claims and sub-arguments in complex argumentative texts.
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Analyzing Claims, Evidence, and Rhetorical Appeals in Argumentative Texts
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Identify the main claims in argumentative texts, evaluate how evidence supports those claims, and analyze ethos, pathos, and logos appeals used to persuade readers.
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Learning standards covered
110.24(b)(8)(E)Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · Ela · 8th Gradeanalyze characteristics and structures of argumentative text by:
110.24(b)(8)(E)(i)Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · Ela · 8th Gradeidentifying the claim and analyzing the argument;
Open Global Standard:OGE.9.RI.6
OGE.9.RI.6