Learning Targets for Unit 5 Research Paper
* I can determine the credibility of the author and his/her purpose (who wrote it, when it was written, and why it was written.
* I can identify claims that are supported by facts and those that are opinion.
* I can recognize when an author introduces irrelevant evidence (unrelated or unnecessary evidence), false statements, and/or fallacious reasoning to his/her argument.
* I can delineate and evaluate an argument using the evidence an author provides and determine if the evidence provided is relevant ad sufficient enough to support the claim.
* I can analyze substantive (influential) topics or texts to determine an argument that causes or has caused a debate in society.
* I can choose a side of the argument and identify claims that support my choice and claims that oppose my choice.
* I can determine the credibility of a source (who wrote it, when it was written, and why it was written) and the accuracy of the details presented in the source.
* I can support my claims and counterclaims by pointing out the strengths and limitations of both with textual evidence ("word for word" support) found in credible sources.
* I can present my argument in a formal style that includes an introduction, supporting details with transitions that create cohesion and clarify relationships, and provide a concluding statement/section that supports my argument.
* I can select a topic and identify and gather relevant information (e.g., well-chosen facts, extended definitions, concreate details, quotations, examples) to share with my audience.
* I can define common organizational/formatting structures (e.g., headings, graphics, multimedia)
* I can identify how language functions in different contexts.
* I can analyze the context of various texs and determine how language choice affects meaning, style, and comprehension.
* I can apply the guidelines in a given style manual to write and edit work.
* I can identify misspelled words and use resources to assist me in spelling correctly.
* I can identify claims that are supported by facts and those that are opinion.
* I can recognize when an author introduces irrelevant evidence (unrelated or unnecessary evidence), false statements, and/or fallacious reasoning to his/her argument.
* I can delineate and evaluate an argument using the evidence an author provides and determine if the evidence provided is relevant ad sufficient enough to support the claim.
* I can analyze substantive (influential) topics or texts to determine an argument that causes or has caused a debate in society.
* I can choose a side of the argument and identify claims that support my choice and claims that oppose my choice.
* I can determine the credibility of a source (who wrote it, when it was written, and why it was written) and the accuracy of the details presented in the source.
* I can support my claims and counterclaims by pointing out the strengths and limitations of both with textual evidence ("word for word" support) found in credible sources.
* I can present my argument in a formal style that includes an introduction, supporting details with transitions that create cohesion and clarify relationships, and provide a concluding statement/section that supports my argument.
* I can select a topic and identify and gather relevant information (e.g., well-chosen facts, extended definitions, concreate details, quotations, examples) to share with my audience.
* I can define common organizational/formatting structures (e.g., headings, graphics, multimedia)
* I can identify how language functions in different contexts.
* I can analyze the context of various texs and determine how language choice affects meaning, style, and comprehension.
* I can apply the guidelines in a given style manual to write and edit work.
* I can identify misspelled words and use resources to assist me in spelling correctly.