Tracing and Evaluating Arguments

Last week, we began discussing "The Power of Arguments".

Parts of an argument (notes from class)

• We reviewed how to find claims, reasons, and evidence in order tod etermine if the author is for or against an argument
• We discussed the power of an argument based on the information presented and the evidnece used, using the structures taught in class.

Practice tracing and evaluating arguments

• Students practiced tracing and evaluating arguments, using the following articles:
• The Debate about Homework (with answer sheet)
• Self-Driving Cars (PRO) (CON) with answer sheet

STUDENTS WILL BE ASSESSED ON TRACING AND EVALUATING ARGUMENTS ON THURSDAY, 1/18 (RUBRIC)