claim
a statement the author wants you to accept
“The claim appears in the introduction.”
Evaluating argument strength
Analyze academic texts for claims, reasons, and counterarguments.
Curriculum preview: original Teacher Grace draft awaiting educator approval. It is usable practice, not official school credit or placement.
Real-life model
Situation
You are an intermediate-high B learner working on evaluating argument strength in "Academic Reading & Argument" for college coursework or professional advancement.
Notice the language
The author claims that ___. While some argue ___, the evidence suggests ___.
Guided practice
Complete guided work for evaluating argument strength with academic reading, evidence-based writing, or integrated research tasks.
Apply intermediate-high B skills from Academic Reading & Argument in college or professional settings.
Vocabulary
counterargument
an opposing viewpoint addressed in the text
“The author refutes a counterargument.”
premise
a reason supporting a claim
“Each premise needs evidence.”
lesson focus: Evaluating argument
Intermediate-high B focus for Evaluating argument strength
“Use this focus in today's integrated task.”
Practice mini-check · not an official score
After studying Evaluating argument strength, what is the best practice step?
Source: Teacher Grace curriculum team — original adult-ESL intermediate-high B draft (not WVOC/DACE/CASAS packet copy).