Unstated Ideas Answer Key

In this worksheet, students identify hidden assumptions embedded within the passage. They learn to recognize claims that the author treats as obviously true without providing explicit evidence. Students list at least two assumptions and explain why the author might believe them and whether they are questionable. They also craft a counterargument to challenge the author’s viewpoint, encouraging balanced reasoning. By examining phrases that generalize or overpromise, students practice detecting gaps in logic. Additional questions prompt them to analyze absolute language and identify audiences who may not share the author’s views. This helps students become more critical consumers of persuasive writing.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Identifying Implicit Assumptions

English Language Arts – Argument Evaluation and Counterarguments

English Language Arts – Critical Reading and Logical Reasoning

English Language Arts – Analyzing Author Perspective

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