English Language Arts9-12+
Identifying Strong Arguments in Presentations
By Gayla S.
This 1-page packet guides 9th graders in identifying strong arguments within presentations. Students will learn to evaluate the use of experts, credible authority, and scientific data to support claims, building critical thinking and analytical skills.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 30-minute introduction to argument analysis or as a review activity.
- Discussion question: What makes an expert's opinion more or less credible in a presentation?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide sentence starters for their written analysis of the presentation's arguments.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students research and present on logical fallacies that weaken arguments.
English Language Arts9-12+
Identifying Strong Arguments in Presentations
By Gayla S.
This 1-page packet guides 9th graders in identifying strong arguments within presentations. Students will learn to evaluate the use of experts, credible authority, and scientific data to support claims, building critical thinking and analytical skills.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 30-minute introduction to argument analysis or as a review activity.
- Discussion question: What makes an expert's opinion more or less credible in a presentation?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide sentence starters for their written analysis of the presentation's arguments.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students research and present on logical fallacies that weaken arguments.