Athans, Sandra K. and Robin W. Parente. Tips & Tricks for Evaluating an Argument and its Claims. 2015. 64p. ISBN 978-1-4777-775592. Available at 808.03 ATH on the library shelves.
How do you evaluate the validity of an argument? The Common Core has transformed reading, focusing more on supporting evidence with textual information. Most informational text make an argument, either in favor of, against, or with a neutral position. Those arguments present claims to support their central idea. But as a reader it is up to you to determine whether an argument made is supported by facts or whether it is in fact inaccurate.
This book provides the reader with specific techniques and advice on how to successfully evaluate and argument and its claim by using evidence from informational texts. It presents two pieces for and against animal rights and immigration, two topics that evoke strong reactions. The expert then guides the reader through a rigorous analysis of the text by looking at the evidence submitted to support the argument made by each side, and then condenses these claims and their supporting evidence into a T-chart.
This is a great way for readers to refresh their reading techniques as well as acquire new ones and examine how reflecting on their own reading skills can help them become better readers.
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