Analyzing Argumentative Texts
Grade Unknown Grade · ELA · 45 min
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Learning Objective
I can identify the characteristics and structures of argumentative texts by examining the evidence and counterarguments presented by the author.
Warm-Up Video
Khan Academy · 4:37
What is an argument? | Reading | Khan Academy
Practice Questions
5 questions · Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Identify one piece of evidence used by the author in favor of the soda tax argument. Explain how this evidence supports the author's claim. Describe a counterargument presented against the soda tax. Discuss the reasoning used by the author to support this counterargument and how it challenges the initial argument.”
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