Evaluating a Speaker's Argument
Aligned to SL.8.3 — Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.
What this lesson teaches
When you listen to a speech, delineate the speaker's main argument and specific claims. Then judge whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence relevant and sufficient.
Worked example
A speaker claims a park should close, citing costs and one complaint. The cost data is relevant, but a single complaint is not sufficient evidence for such a big decision.
Practice questions
- State a speaker's main claim in your own words.
- Decide whether their evidence is enough to prove it.
- Point out one gap or weakness in their reasoning.
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Evaluar el Argumento de un Orador
Cuando escuchas un discurso, delinea el argumento principal del orador y sus afirmaciones específicas. Luego juzga si el razonamiento es sólido y la evidencia relevante y suficiente.
Ejemplo: Un orador afirma que un parque debe cerrar, citando costos y una sola queja. Los datos de costos son relevantes, pero una queja no es evidencia suficiente para una decisión tan grande.
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