Chapter 4: Argue, Critique & Persuade

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   Sprint 4.1: Assertion And Premise

   Identify and name the structural components of an argument, distinguishing between assertions, premises, and central theses.

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   Sprint 4.2: Refute And Rebut

   Use disagreement vocabulary with precision, distinguishing between simple contradiction and evidence-based refutation.

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   Sprint 4.3: Bias And Objectivity

   Identify bias in texts and arguments, and use objectivity vocabulary to evaluate sources.

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4. 04

   Sprint 4.4: Persuade And Convince

   Distinguish between emotional persuasion and logical convincing, and apply appropriate vocabulary to describe influence.

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   Sprint 4.5: Concede And Qualify

   Acknowledge opposing viewpoints (concede) and limit claims (qualify) to build mature, high-scoring arguments.

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   Sprint 4.6: Chapter 4 Review & Synthesis

   Consolidate and test the vocabulary of formal argumentation, bias detection, and concession learned in this chapter.

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