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Recognizing Signal Words to Evaluate an Argument

English Language Arts, Grade 7

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Signal Words for cause/effect ➢ as a result of ➢ since ➢ unless ➢ for this reason ➢ as a consequence of ➢ due to ➢ so ➢ this led to ➢ so that ➢ thus ➢ therefore ➢ consequently ➢ in order to, ➢ one explanation for ➢ as a result ➢ hence ➢ to cause ➢ then… so…. Signal Words for compare/contrast ➢ in like manner ➢ likewise ➢ similar to ➢ in the same way ➢ unlike ➢ the difference between ➢ as opposed to ➢ after all ➢ however ➢ where as ➢ although ➢ and yet ➢ but ➢ nevertheless ➢ most important ➢ have in common ➢ on the other hand Signal Words for problem/solution ➢ a problem ➢ dilemma ➢ if/then ➢ so that ➢ because ➢ the question is; the answer is ➢ suggests ➢ a solution ➢ proposes ➢ one answer is ➢ one reason for ➢ recommendations include COMMON CORE: COMMON CORE: STRATEGIES STRATEGIES What are the signals good readers should look for when evaluating an argument? Visit www.newpathlearning.com for Online Learning Resources. © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. 91-4445

Name of text: ____________________________________________ Signal Words for cause/effect Signal Words for compare/contrast Signal Words for problem/solution COMMON CORE: COMMON CORE: STRATEGIES STRATEGIES What signals are used in this text when evaluating an argument? Visit www.newpathlearning.com for Online Learning Resources. © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. 91-4445

Recognizing Signal Words to Evaluate an Argument

English Language Arts, Grade 7

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