Types of Evidence in Argumentative Texts: Overview

Analyzing Claims, Evidence, and Rhetorical Appeals in Argumentative Texts

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Identify and categorize the types of evidence authors use, including statistics, expert testimony, anecdotes, and factual examples.

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Analyzing Claims, Evidence, and Rhetorical Appeals in Argumentative Texts

8th Grade · ELA · TEKS

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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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110.24(b)(8)(E)Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · Ela · 8th Grade

analyze characteristics and structures of argumentative text by: