3A. Identify and explain claims and evidence within an argument.
4A .Develop a paragraph that includes a claim and evidence supporting the claim.
3B. Identify and describe the overarching thesis of an argument, and any indication it provides of the argument’s structure.
4B. Write a thesis statement that requires proof or defense and that may preview the structure of the argument.
7A. Explain how word choice, comparisons, and syntax contribute to the specific tone or style of a text.
8A. Strategically use words, comparisons, and syntax to convey a specific tone or style in an argument.