HS ELA Guide

Unpacked Standard Reading 9-10.13 RL.9-10.13 Delineate and evaluate an argument and specific claims in a text, 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) ●​ Argument ●​ Specific claims ●​ Text

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

●​ 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 a text.

Success Criteria: I know I’ll have it when, ●​ I can describe the arguments and claims made in a 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. ●​ I can evaluate the effectiveness of the argument. 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. Academic Language delineate, evaluate, argument, claims, validity, fallacy, evidence, relevant, sufficient, irrelevant Strategies to Support Teaching the Standard

●​ Logic in Argumentative Writing by Purdue Owl - good outline for a lesson plan ●​ Analyzing Famous Speeches in Arguments - Read Write Think lesson plan ●​ Tracing an Argument Graphic Organizer

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Jun 2, 2025

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