Text-based Analysis: Text-Marking #2 - Argument
Name_____________________
What is text-marking, and how/why do we do it?
Readers use a pencil, pen, or colors to mark specific examples of evidence found in text.
Text-marking requires rereading, active reading and deep thinking.
Text-marking helps readers find the evidence to help them understand the text.
Text-marking can help readers break down a difficult text.
An argument is:
A claim is:
presented as a point of view or central idea of a
text.
made up of one or more claims.
logical and supported by evidence.
the starting point of an argument.
a statement that is supported with evidence.
A counter argument is:
Evidence:
an opposing argument or claim that a writer
brings up to strengthen their argument.
supports a claim or argument.
proves or disproves a claim or argument.
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Excerpt from The Story of Crisco
1. Mark lines 1-35 of the text with the three reads listed below.
First read: underline each argument and claim.
Second read: put a star next to evidence and examples.
Third read: write a question mark next to unfamiliar words.
2. Complete the template below.
The document “__________________________________________________________” is an example of
(title of text)
________________ writing. In lines _____________, the author argues that ________________________
(line numbers)
(text type)
(central argument of the text)
________________________________________________. This argument is supported by the author’s
(central argument continued)
reason that _____________________________________________________________________________.
(supporting detail/evidence for the argument)
In lines ____________, the author claims that __________________________________________________
(line numbers)
(claim)
_____________________________________________. This claim is supported by the author’s reason that
(claim continued)
______________________________________________________________________________________.
(supporting detail/evidence for the argument)
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Text source: The Story of Crisco. 11 ed. Cincinnati: The Procter & Gamble Co., 1913. Print.
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Excerpt from The Story of Crisco
3. Mark lines 36-73 of the text with the three reads listed below.
First read: underline each argument and claim.
Second read: put a star next to evidence and examples.
Third read: write a question mark next to unfamiliar words.
4. Discuss and compare your findings with a partner.
5. Complete the template below.
The purpose of the text is to _________________ the reader about _________________________________
(verb)
(central topic of text)
______________________. In lines _____________, the author argues that __________________________
(line numbers)
(central topic continued)
(central argument of text)
__________________________________________. This argument is supported by the author’s reason that
(central argument continued)
______________________________________________________________________________________.
(supporting detail/evidence for the argument)
In lines ____________, the author claims that __________________________________________________
(line numbers)
_____________________________________________. This claim is supported by the author’s reason that
(claim continued)
______________________________________________________________________________________.
(supporting detail/evidence for the claim)
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Excerpt from The Story of Crisco
6. Mark lines 74-115 of the text with the three reads below.
First read: underline each argument and claim.
Second read: put a star next to evidence and examples.
Third read: write a question mark next to unfamiliar words.
7. In the space below, identify the central argument of the text and include examples of claims and
evidence used in its development. Use evidence from the text to support your ideas. Make sure to use
quotation marks for direct quotes.
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Text source: The Story of Crisco. 11 ed. Cincinnati: The Procter & Gamble Co., 1913. Print.
Copyright © 2013 by Write Score LLC
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Copyright © 2014 by Write Score LLC