Evaluating Arguments in Non-Fiction
English · Reading Comprehension · conceptual
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
What mastery looks like
- 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
Check your understanding
When Evaluating Arguments in Non-Fiction 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?
Prerequisites
Required first