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Key questions for this chapter:
Do you believe the Earth is round or flat?
Why do you believe that?
What evidence can support your claim?
Instructions: You will answer the key questions from the beginning of this chapter. Each answer should have a minimum of 3 sentences. You must also comment on one of your peer's forums. This activity will be the first thing you will complete in each module. I will be keeping track of your progress and answers to make sure you did it and to give you points.
Objectives
After this class, the students will be able to:
Evaluate arguments by analyzing the reasoning and evidence presented.
Have stronger analytical abilities in assessing the validity of arguments
Identify false statements.
Evaluate claims within texts.
Review about facts and opinions
An argument can be defined as a structured and logical presentation of ideas or claims. Evidence and claims help the arguer justify their argument. Learning about these topics will help you significantly in situations where you might have to debate the topic or persuade someone.
This presentation will be your guide for this topic. If you don't understand something, please ask me about it.
Defend Your Argument Activity
You will complete this activity individually and then turn it in by sending it to my email (nico.rosario@upr.edu).
You will complete this Kahoot after you have studied the presentation and completed the materials above.
Argument, Claim, and Evidence Kahoot Activity Link:
https://create.kahoot.it/details/e809fab5-99e1-4d9b-86ef-9d6c50222c6a