TEKS: Chapter 110. English Language Arts and Reading See All Teacher Resources

110.60.b.3

(3) Propositions of value. The student develops and demonstrates skills for debating propositions of value. The student is expected to:

• (A) explain the concept of a value as it applies to a debate;

• (B) analyze the role of value assumptions in formulating and evaluating argument;

• (C) analyze the works of classical and contemporary philosophers;

• (D) apply various standards for evaluating propositions of value;

• (E) apply value assumptions and/or classical and contemporary philosophies appropriately in formulating arguments;

• (F) develop and use valid approaches to construct affirmative and negative cases;

• (G) use valid proofs appropriately to support claims in propositions of value;

• (H) construct briefs for value propositions; and

• (I) apply voting criteria to value propositions.