BHS ELA Instructional Guide

Unpacked Standard Reading 11-12.13 RL.11-12.13 Delineate and evaluate argument s and specific claims across multiple texts on the same subject , assessing the validity or fallacy of key statements by examining whether the supporting evidence is relevant and su ffi cient. Recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced. (RI)

* text in blue indicates new elements for your current grade-level CONCEPTS (Nouns) SKILLS (Verbs) ●​ Arguments ●​ Specific claims ●​ Texts

●​ Delineate ●​ Evaluate ●​ Assessing ●​ Examining ●​ Recognize

●​ Subject ●​ Validity ●​ Fallacy ●​ Key Statements ●​ Relevant and sufficient supporting evidence ●​ Irrelevant evidence

Learning Intentions and Success Criteria Examples Learning Intention: I am learning to evaluate arguments, claims, key statements, and evidence in multiple texts on the same subject.

Success Criteria: I know I’ll have it when, ●​ For each text, I can describe the arguments and claims made in a text. ●​ For each text, I can assess the validity or fallacy of key statements by: ○​ Identifying logical fallacies in argument.

○​ Examine the supporting evidence and determine if it is relevant to the argument. ○​ Examine the supporting evidence and determine if it is sufficient to prove the argument. ○​ Recognize when the supporting evidence is irrelevant to the argument. ●​ For each text, I can evaluate the effectiveness of the argument. ●​ I can make connections among multiple texts on the effectiveness of an argument on a similar subject. Learning Progression Example 1. ​ Understand the structure of an argument: claim, counterclaim, evidence, proof. 2. ​ Describe the argument of a text succinctly. 3. ​ Identify logical fallacies in an argument and recognize how they can make an argument invalid. 4. ​ Identify the supporting evidence in an argument. 5. ​ Evaluate the supporting evidence to determine if it is relevant or irrelevant to the argument. 6. ​ Evaluate the supporting evidence to determine if it is sufficient to prove the argument. 7. ​ Evaluate the entirety of the argument for effectiveness and be able to explain why the argument is or is not effective. 8. ​ Make connections among the texts on the effectiveness of the argument on a similar subject.

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