The Power of Words: Making the Argument

"Cite textual evidence to strongly support an analysis of what the text says explicitly/implicitly and make logical inferences. (RI&RL) Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings. Analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning, tone, and purpose. Write arguments to support claims that analyze substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. Develop claim(s) and counterclaims in a balanced manner, supplying evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both Delineate and evaluate an argument and specific claims in a text, assessing the validity or fallacy of key statements by examining whether the supporting evidence is relevant and sufficient. assessing whether the reasoning is credible and persuasive. Choose and develop criteria in order to evaluate the quality of texts." NYS Next Generation Learning Standards.