Tracing an Argument, Rhetoric, and Claims Grade 6

What skill will students develop related to arguments?

• Painting techniques

• Track the development of arguments by identifying reasoning in texts

• Cooking recipes

• Playing musical instruments

What will students learn to identify in written texts?

• Rhetorical appeals

• Animal species

• Weather patterns

• Dance styles

What is the main focus of the lesson objectives?

• Writing claims and identifying arguments effectively

• Learning to swim

• Building model airplanes

• Practicing yoga

What is important to back up what you say in real conversations?

• Strong evidence

• Loud voice

• Fast talking

• Long sentences

What should you think about when using evidence in discussions?

• How it applies to everyday discussions

• How it sounds

• How long it is

• How funny it is

What is a set of reasons aimed at persuading someone?

• Claim

• Evidence

• Argument

• Reasoning

What is the process of forming conclusions based on information?

• Argument

• Reasoning

• Claim

• Rhetorical Appeals

What is a claim?

• A question you ask

• A statement that reflects your viewpoint

• A type of evidence

• A rhetorical appeal

What should you identify in articles or speeches to build strong arguments?

• The length of the text

• The claims and evidence

• The number of paragraphs

• The title of the article

What strengthens Malala Yousafzai's claim about education's power?

• Supporting evidence

• Personal opinions

• Historical events

• Famous quotes