Evaluate Arguments and Assess Reasoning

- 8 – Lab: Activity 3.2 -

Learning TargetOn a separate sheet of paper, write the learningtarget:

 I will evaluate the soundness, relevance, and sufficiency of evidence presented in the specific claims and arguments of a speaker.

Identify the terms in red…what does this mean?

Quickwrite Write a letter to the President to express

your feelings about the death penalty (what would you say).  Draft a short letter (2 paragraphs) to the President expressing your feelings about the death penalty.  Provide relevant evidence in your arguments for support.

Pick a topicChoose one death penalty essay (either the

pro or con) and read it independently.  After reading, partner with someone who has

the same essay and begin a SOAPSTone analysis of the argument and evidence (you will document your finding on the graphic organizer).

share out some of the main points and supporting evidence for each essay.

Exit Slip After reading evaluating the differing

viewpoints, select one viewpoint and respond.

What is the author's attitude and tone and provide evidence for support?

Day 2The following speech provides allows the

audience to view the speaker’s claim. What arguments does the speaker use for support?

death penalty

SOAPStoneAs a class let’s complete a SOAPStone for this

speech.

What’s your viewpoint? compare essays, video, and effectiveness of

the arguments and claims.  Was the video any more persuasive than the essays?  Has your position changed after reading/seeing/listening to the various essays and speech?