UNIT 2:

Understand & Analyze Arguments: How Do I Assess Reasoning in Regards to the Larger Discussion?

BIG IDEA 2: Understand and Analyze Arguments

LO 2.1A Employing appropriate reading strategies and reading critically for a specific purpose

LO 2.1B Summarizing and explaining a text’s main idea or aim while avoiding faulty generalizations and oversimplification.

LO 2.2A Explaining and analyzing the logic and line of reasoning of an argument.

LO 2.2B Evaluating the relevance and credibility of evidence used to support an argument, taking context into consideration.

BIG IDEA 4: Synthesize Ideas

LO 4.2B Providing insightful and cogent commentary that links evidence with claims.

LO 4.3A Attributing knowledge and ideas accurately and ethically, using an appropriate citation style.

ASSESSMENTS:

Individual Assessment – Independent Research Analysis

*Student will conduct his/her own brief research to find a text, a piece of artwork, and a media source on his/her individual topic concerning identity. (S)He will analyze each of the three (3) sources through the following three (3) questions: 1) Identify the author’s argument, main idea, or thesis. 2) Explain the author’s line of reasoning by identifying the claims used to build the argument and the connections between them. 3) Evaluate the effectiveness of the evidence the author uses to support the claims made in the argument. *Prep for IRR, IWA, & Exam*

Individual Assessment – Independent Annotated Bibliography

*Student will use work from the previously completed Independent Research Analysis to create an annotated bibliography of his/her three (3) sources. *Prep for IRR*

Unknown's avatar

Published by Dana's Pages

I am a high school English teacher, who loves to write and read, color, doodle, procrastinate, work out, yoga, lift weights, coach volleyball, and push myself beyond my limits. My daily life is about my career and education; as a lifelong learner and now, a lifelong educator in a high school environment, I believe that it's crucial to continue to learn about new ideas, delve deeper into the meaning of written works, and write truths. As a volleyball coach, I find that being a role model, learning from my players, and guiding my teams in all aspects of life and skills is vital to helping them have a prosperous future. It's not always about the win, but rather about the journey to the finish line that truly matters.

Leave a comment