Evaluating Arguments in Non-Fiction
Evaluate arguments and claims in non-fiction texts — assess whether reasoning is sound, evidence is relevant and sufficient, distinguish between fact and opinion, and recognise bias, propaganda, and rhetorical techniques
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When your child reads a persuasive piece — like an editorial or a speech — can they identify the rhetorical techniques being used, evaluate whether the argument is logically sound, and explain what might be biased or misleading?
Evaluate arguments and claims in non-fiction texts — assess whether reasoning is sound, evidence is relevant and sufficient, distinguish between fact and opinion, and recognise bias, propaganda, and rhetorical techniques
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- Identify the main claim in an argument text and evaluate whether the evidence presented is sufficient
- Spot logical fallacies or irrelevant evidence introduced to distract from weak reasoning
- Compare two opposing arguments on the same issue and evaluate which is more convincing, with reasons
“When your child reads a persuasive piece — like an editorial or a speech — can they identify the rhetorical techniques being used, evaluate whether the argument is logically sound, and explain what might be biased or misleading?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Conceptual
- Subject
- English
- Domain
- Reading Comprehension
- Age range
- Ages 11–14
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