Analyzing Argumentative Writing – Test Prep Packet
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Getting students to analyze the elements of argumentative writing is not an easy task because they struggle to dig deep enough into the author’s purpose, claim, and reasoning. This Argumentative Writing Packet digs deeper into the author’s purpose in the writing, includes MULTIPLE different activities, and includes the high rigor needed to meet the standards.
Getting students to analyze the elements of argumentative writing is not an easy task because they struggle to dig deep enough into the author’s purpose, claim, and reasoning. This Argumentative Writing Packet digs deeper into the author’s purpose in the writing, includes MULTIPLE different activities, and includes the high rigor needed to meet the standards.
Topic: The Benefits of Dogs in the Workplace
Product Includes:
Standard Self-Assessment Tool
Argumentative Passage
Passage Interactive Activity
Context Clues Activity
Graphic Organizer Sort Activity
Graphic Organizer Cheat Sheet
Evidence-Based Question Set
Transition Words Activity
Transition Words Notes Sheet
Counterclaim & Rebuttal Extension Activity
Counterclaim & Rebuttal Notes Sheet
Students will be able to reflect on their own knowledge about each of the standards with a self-assessment activity and standards-aligned questions. Each question is labeled by standard and the DOK level.
The following standards are addressed with this resource.
CCSSRI.7.1
Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
CCSSRI.7.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.
CCSSRI.7.6
Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others.
CCSSRI.7.8
Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.
CCSSRI.8.1
Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
CCSSRI.8.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.
CCSSRI.8.6
Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints.
CCSSRI.8.8
Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced.
CCSSW.7.1
Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
CCSSW.7.1a
Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
CCSSW.7.1c
Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence.
CCSSW.7.9b
Apply grade 7 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., “Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims”).
CCSSW.8.1
Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
CCSSW.8.1a
Introduce claim(s), acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
CCSSW.8.1c
Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
CCSSW.8.9b
Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., “Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced”).
CCSSL.7.4
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
CCSSL.7.4a
Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
CCSSL.7.5
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
CCSSL.7.5c
Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., refined, respectful, polite, diplomatic, condescending).
CCSSL.8.4
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
CCSSL.8.4a
Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
CCSSL.8.5
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
CCSSL.8.5c
Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., bullheaded, willful, firm, persistent, resolute).
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