RLA Units

Lesson Purpose

This topic is important because learning this skill—how to analyze the evidence in a text—is a vital skill for the GED extended response.

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Lesson Objectives

At the end of this lesson, students will be able to analyze the evidence in a writer’s argument and label each piece of evidence as weak or strong. The students will work with a partner to analyze the evidence in two passages and then work independently to do the same.

Student Target

“I can analyze the evidence in a writer’s argument and label each piece of evidence as weak or strong.”

CCR Standards

Reading

• Reading Anchor 8

  Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence. (Apply this standard to texts of appropriate complexity as outlined by Standard 10.)

Lead CCR Level Specific Standards

Reading Anchor 8: Level D

• RI.8.8

  Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced.

Supporting CCR Level Specific Standards

KYAE Employability Standards

• E.7

  E.7 Accurately analyze information and respond appropriately.

• E.8

  E.8 Interact with others in a professional manner.