GRADE 8 READING & LANGUAGE · CHAPTER 3
Arguments, evidence & research
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Arguments
Distinguish parts of an argument
Distinguish a position, its reason, observational evidence and an opposing position.
Arguments
Respond fairly to a counterargument
Choose a response that addresses the strongest relevant concern without distortion.
Sources & evidence
Identify what two accounts corroborate
Find an exact point of agreement between two short accounts.
AN EXAMPLE FROM THIS CHAPTER
The park needs more shaded seating. Many visitors must stand in direct sun during summer events.
Which sentence is the main claim?
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The park needs more shaded seating.
This sentence states the position the other sentence supports.
Curriculum & source notes
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