Line of Reasoning Vocabulary/Concept Review

A line of reasoning is defined as...

• Claims that do not support the thesis

• The explanation that supports the thesis

• The structure of claims and reasons leading to a logical conclusion

• The underlying argument of a text

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Draw a picture that represents what a "line of reasoning" looks like.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which TWO groups of words often represent the logic behind a line of reasoning?

• Who, Where

• If, Then

• When, Why

• Cause/Effect

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

To analyze a line of reasoning, the audience must be aware of which THREE things?

• What is being argued

• How the argument is being supported

• Why the argument matters

• Where the story takes place

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

Explain the analogy represented in the picture of house on the right. (I.E. how is the thesis like the foundation? etc.)

Which of the following are potential perspectives in a conversation about shopping?

• Consumers

• Retailers

• Banks

• Designers

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which do you think is the biggest/worst crack in the foundation of an argument?

• Faulty Construction (Bad Structure)

• Poorly Chosen or Poorly Placed Evidence

• Flawed Reasoning

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

Explain your answer to question 6

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which of these reasons is valid or logical to explain why transitions are helpful in building a line of reasoning?

• They organize your thoughts

• They signal to the reader that you are moving from different parts of your essay (like claim to evidence to reasoning)

• They add style and flow to your writing

• They link your thoughts together

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

Overall, we want to consider how the LoR gives us insight into the...

• writer's command of the rhetorical situation

• writer's desire to use good grammar

• text's message

• purpose of life

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3