Text Structures Tier Three Part One

Acknowledgment

Recognizes that an opposing concern, criticism, or limitation is understandable or reasonable before continuing the argument

Argument / Proposition-Support

Presents and defends a claim with supporting evidence and reasoning

Call to Action

Urges readers or characters to take a specific action in response to a problem or situation

Citation/Evidence

Introduces data, research, statistics, or expert testimony to support a claim

Concession

Acknowledges the validity, reasonableness, or merit of an opposing viewpoint before continuing the argument

Refutation

Challenges, disproves, or undermines an opposing viewpoint or argument

Counterclaim/Opposition

Introduces or summarizes an opposing viewpoint before responding to it

Critique/Evaluation/Judgment

Evaluates the quality or effectiveness of an idea or policy

Problem-Solution

Identifies a problem and proposes a solution

Qualification/Limitation

Refines or limits a claim to make it more precise

Shift/Turn

Signals a change in tone, perspective, or argument