This student-facing worksheet can be used to reinforce students' understanding of the differences between argumentation and persuasion. Use before intense study to determine student understanding or later as reinforcement/review or a formative assessment. Educators may choose to supply the word bank on page 2 or allow students to choose words themselves depending on skill and independence levels. Pair with the Argumentation or persuasion poster or handout so students can check their answers.
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Argumentation or persuasion cloze activity
Scaffolded cloze activity to help students identify essential differences between argumentation and persuasion.