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1. _________________________: Sometimes the _______________ is not ______________ stated. You may need to ask yourself, “ What is the __________________ ______________ on the topic?”
2. ____________________________: What ________________ does the author make in _____________________ of his/her claim?
3. ____________________________: Keep track of what the author uses to __________________ each reason. Opinions should _____________ be used as evidence.
1. Implicit meaning: Sometimes the intended message is not explicitly stated. You may need to ask yourself, “What is the implied meaning on the topic?”
2. Supporting evidence: What evidence does the author make in support of his/her claim?
3. Evaluating evidence: Keep track of what the author uses to support each reason. Opinions should not be used as evidence.