Argument (Newcomer ESOL)

To support the diverse needs of newcomer ESOL students this argument resource has different leveled tasks, while also supported the multiple modes of communication. The resource also uses different teaching strategies to support student learning.

Standard: Analyze and critique the arguments of others orally and in writing.

Level 1:

Identify a point an author or speaker makes.

Level 2:

Identify a point an author or speaker makes.
Identify one reason an author or speaker gives to support the argument.

Level 3:

Explain the argument an author or a speaker makes.
Distinguish between claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from those that are not.

Level 4:

Analyze the argument and specific claims made in text or speech.
Determine where the evidence is sufficient to support the claims.
Cite textual evidence to support the analysis.

Level 5:

Analyze and evaluate the argument and specific claims made in texts or speech/presentations.
Determine whether the reasoning is sound and evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.
Cite textual evidence to support the analysis.