Text-Marking 2 Argumentative Text-based Analysis

While reading, a reader marks specific pieces of evidence. Some examples include sources, people, claims, central idea and supporting details, themes, and symbols.

Readers use a pencil, pen, or colors to mark the text where they find specific pieces of evidence. Text-marking often requires re-reading of the text to find each piece of evidence.

Text-marking is an active reading and thinking process that helps readers pay attention to the text. Text-marking helps readers find the evidence to better understand the text. Text-marking helps readers break down a difficult text.

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.

An opposing argument or claim that a writer includes to strengthen his/her argument.

includes reasons or details that support a claim or argument. proves or disproves a claim or argument. may come from sources.

Read “Abolish Jim Crow!” by Eleanor Roosevelt, Lines Follow the teacher’s instructions in completing the example of marking specific areas within the text and completing the template.

Read “Abolish Jim Crow!” by Eleanor Roosevelt, Lines Follow the teacher’s instructions in completing the example of marking specific areas within the text and completing the template.

Read “Abolish Jim Crow!” by Eleanor Roosevelt, Lines Follow the teacher’s instructions in completing the example of marking specific areas within the text and completing the template.

Trade papers with your partner. Use the rubric to score the paper. Compare your markings with your partner. Discuss the markings and texts.