Logical Argument Continuum

Progression of Discrete Argument Skills

Discrete
Argumen
t Skills

Claims

Evidence

Selectin
g
Evidenc
e

Connecting Reasoning/
Evidence
Structure

Counteri
ng

Key
Compone
nts

Compelling
Debatable
Defensible
Nuanced

Harris Moves
Forwarding
Illustrating
Authorizing
Extending

Commentary
Analysis
Discussion
So What?
Consequence

Logic
Order
Introductions
Conclusions

Harris
Moves
Countering
Counterargum
ent

Sample
Units to
Introduce
Skill

All Grades:
Homelessness
IntermediateHS:
Should We
Worry About
What We Eat?
Primary:
Presidential
Qualities

IntermediateHS:
Gaming
Primary/Interme
diate:
P.E. Everyday

Relevant to
claim
Relevant to
audience
Ranking
based on
power and
purpose
Intermedia
te- HS
Should Cold
Sufferers
Wear Masks?

IntermediateHS:
Fast Food
(Connecting
Evidence to a
Claim)
Teen Brain
Primary/Interme
diate:
Bullying

IntermediateHS:
Online Privacy
Primary/Interme
diate:
Zoo

Intermediat
e- HS
Reality TV
Fast Food

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