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Judgments

Judgments . Definition . Judgment- is an Assertion or a statement about something that a reader makes about information given in a text. Assertion- is based on evidence such as facts, examples, and quotations.

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Judgments

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  1. Judgments

  2. Definition • Judgment- is an Assertion or a statement about something that a reader makes about information given in a text. • Assertion- is based on evidence such as facts, examples, and quotations. • When making an assertion a reader must evaluate the evidence to determine if it is reliable and valid. • Judgments or assertions should be supported by evidence the writer presents.

  3. To Make a Judgment • Think about the evidence the author presents • Think about how reliable the evidence is • Make an assertion based on the evidence.

  4. Repeat • To evaluate a text, first I need to think about the______ • Evidence • Then I need to think about how ______ the evidence is. • Reliable • Finally I can make an ______ based on the evidence • (assertion)

  5. Example 1 • People disagree about the safety of amusement parks. According to the amusement park industry, visiting these parks is safer than many other leisure activities. Each year, more than 300 million people visit amusement parks and attractions in the united States. Only about 6,500 visitors suffer injuries, far more people get hurt each year while bicycling or playing basketball. • Evidence 1 • Evidence 2 • Evidence 3 • Judgment/ Assertion

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  7. Multiple Meaning Words Review • multiple meaning

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