Building an Argument

I can construct a well-reasoned argument with clear claims and supporting evidence.

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We don't generate video — this one is by Kevin deLaplante on YouTube. The practice questions and exit ticket below were drafted by AI for this objective, and every question is editable in the teacher guide.

1. 1

   The author's initial argument for laptop use was seen as a matter of personal preference, not a necessity, which is not sufficient to challenge a teacher's classroom rules.

2. 2

   A key principle of moral reasoning is that you can't derive a moral conclusion from purely descriptive premises; you need a statement about moral values.

3. 3

   Banning laptops could be framed as a fairness issue, disadvantaging students who rely on them due to poor handwriting or organizational needs; policies that systematically disadvantage certain students may be considered unjust.

“Identify the claim, evidence, and unstated moral premise in the following argument: 'Banning laptops disadvantages students with poor handwriting. Teachers should not implement policies that systematically disadvantage certain students. Therefore, teachers should not ban laptops.'”

Sample answer included in the free materials