Georgia 11.T.T.3.c

ELA11th GradeArgumentative Techniques

The Standard

Apply argumentative techniques strategically to enhance writing and engage audiences. (C)

Georgia's K-12 English Language Arts Standards · Texts (T) · Techniques

Teacher's field guide

What Students Need to Do: Students build arguments by choosing techniques that fit a specific purpose and audience. They explain how each choice strengthens the message rather than adding devices randomly.
What Mastery Looks Like: Students select techniques that fit their claim, purpose, and audience. They use evidence, reasoning, counterclaims, repetition, or appeals without weakening clarity or credibility.
Common Misconceptions: Students may pile on rhetorical questions, repetition, or emotional language without a clear purpose. They may also ignore counterclaims or use evidence that does not fit the audience.
How to Assess It: Use this exit ticket: Write a three-sentence argument for a later school start time, using one technique aimed at parents. Underline the technique and explain its purpose.

Lesson moves

Give groups claim, audience, and technique cards, then have them build a short argument that combines all three.
Ask students to revise one claim for a principal, a classmate, and a parent, then explain each change.
Run a technique match game where students pair argument excerpts with labels such as counterclaim, repetition, analogy, or emotional appeal.
Compare two public service ads, then identify which persuasive choices best fit each ad's audience and purpose.

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