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Grade 8 Reading — Argument & Rhetoric
1.
claim, evidence, and reasoning
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independent experts examine methods and data before publication; it checks quality
3.
it may overstate certainty, ignore sample size or funding, or omit conflicting results
4.
opening new tabs to learn about the author, publication, and organization before trusting a source
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'Compared to what?' and 'Measured how?'
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relevant, specific, and credible
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opinion expresses belief; evidence provides verifiable information others can examine
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one personal experience does not represent an entire population
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presenting only two choices when more options exist
10.
numbers show patterns while interviews explain reasons; strongest arguments combine both and acknowledge limits
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