English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 11

ELA21.11.11c

Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning supported by relevant and sufficient evidence, making rhetorical choices that convey a specific tone or style, including intentional transitions, and providing a logical conclusion that captures the larger implications of the topic or text.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

  • The purpose of argumentative writing is to defend an opinion or state a claim.
  • Argumentative writing includes introducing the topic by stating an argumentative claim, valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence to support the claim, and a logical conclusion that describes the larger implications of the topic or text.
  • Strategies to create stone and style in argumentative writing.
  • Words that indicate transitions.

Skills

  • Write an argument to support claims in an analysis of topics or texts that utilizes intentional transitions.
  • Gather relevant and sufficient evidence from accurate and credible sources to support the claim.
  • Use valid reasoning to support a claim.
  • Make rhetorical choices that convey a specific tone or style.
  • Include a logical conclusion that captures the larger implications of the topic or text.

Understanding

  • To effectively defend a position or make a claim, they must present relevant, sufficient evidence from accurate and credible sources.
  • An argument can be more effective if the writer includes a logical conclusion that indicates the larger implication of the topic or text.
  • They can make rhetorical choices in their writing to create a specific tone and style.

Vocabulary

  • Arguments
  • Claims
  • Substantive topics or texts
  • Valid
  • Relevant
  • Sufficient
  • Reasoning
  • Evidence
  • Rhetorical choices
  • Tone
  • Style
  • Transitions
  • Logical conclusion
  • Implications
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