Analyzing Arguments
Grade 8th Grade · ELA · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can identify the claim, evidence, and reasoning in an argument.
Warm-Up Video
Khan Academy · 7:22
Evaluating a source’s reasoning and evidence | Reading | Khan Academy
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
When evaluating informational writing, readers should be skeptical until the writer gives a reason to trust them.
- 2
To evaluate a source's argument, identify the author's claim, the evidence supporting that claim, and the reasoning that connects the evidence to the claim.
- 3
Trustworthy sources often provide information that can be independently verified through other sources and experts.
Practice Questions
9 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Read the following claim: 'Chocolate is the best dessert.' Provide one piece of evidence that supports this claim, and explain your reasoning for how that evidence supports the claim.”
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