Dissecting Arguments

Dissecting Arguments

8th Grade · ELA · 45 min

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Learning Objective

I can identify the key components of an argument.

  • 1

    An argument is a set of ideas put together to support a point.

  • 2

    Arguments are built using claims, where premises provide evidence to support a conclusion.

  • 3

    When analyzing an argument, one should challenge assumptions and look for sufficient evidence to support the conclusion.

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