Author's Perspective and Conflicting Evidence
Grade 8th Grade · ELA · 20 min· Determine An Author’s Perspective Or Purpose In A Text, And Analyze How The Author Acknowledges And Responds To Conflicting Evidence Or Viewpoints
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Learning Objective
I can identify the author's point of view and explain how they address different opinions or facts in a text.
Warm-Up Video
Khan Academy · 5:35
Incorporating opposing viewpoints | Reading | Khan Academy
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
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Arguments are strengthened when authors acknowledge opposing viewpoints and incorporate them into their own position.
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One reason to include opposing viewpoints is to report on multiple sides of a dispute without getting involved, like a journalist.
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Another reason to include opposing viewpoints is to anticipate possible objections, address them, and weaken counter-arguments.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“In the video, the author discusses two main reasons for acknowledging opposing viewpoints in writing. Describe each reason in your own words and give an example of how an author might use each one.”
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