Supporting Claims with Evidence
Grade 8th Grade · ELA · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can support a claim with valid evidence from a text.
Warm-Up Video
McMillans On The Go Academy · 2:17
Spotting Author's Claims: A Detective's Guide!
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
An author's claim is the main point or idea they are trying to convince you of in a story.
- 2
Signal words like believe, think, in my opinion, and suggest often introduce the author's main point.
- 3
Authors use evidence such as facts, details, or events in the story to support their claim; look for words like because or for example.
Practice Questions
11 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“In the following paragraph, what is the author's claim and what evidence does the author use to support their claim? 'Many people enjoy the fall season. I believe that the best part of fall is the beautiful colors of the leaves. For example, the maple trees turn bright red and the oak trees become a vibrant orange. Such colors make the fall season a favorite for many.'”
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