ELA21.8.8c

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 8

ELA21.8.8c

Write an argument to defend a position by introducing and supporting a claim, distinguishing the claim from opposing claims, presenting counterclaims and reasons, and citing accurate, relevant textual evidence from credible sources.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

  • The purpose of argumentative writing is to defend an opinion.
  • Argumentative writing includes introducing the topic by stating an argumentative claim, relevant evidence to support the claim, distinguishing the claim from opposing claims, acknowledging counterclaims, and a concluding statement.
  • Evidence to support the argument must be collected from various accurate and credible sources.

Skills

  • Write an argument to defend a position.
  • Gather evidence from accurate and credible sources to support the claim.
  • Include a claim and relevant evidence in argumentative writing.
  • Acknowledge alternate or opposing claims in argumentative writing.
  • Present counterclaims and supporting reasons in argumentative writing.

Understanding

  • To effectively defend a position, they must present relevant, well-organized evidence from accurate and credible sources.
  • An argument can be more effective if a writer acknowledges opposing viewpoints and counterclaims.

Vocabulary

  • Argument
  • Defend a position
  • Claim
  • Opposing claim
  • Counterclaims
  • Relevant evidence
  • Accurate sources
  • Credible sources
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