Claims and Reasons
Grade 10th Grade · ELA · 20 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can identify author's claim and reasons.
Warm-Up Video
Khan Academy · 4:23
Looking back at the text for evidence | Reading | Khan Academy
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Evidence is essentially proof; it is the facts that help you know that something is true.
- 2
Looking back at the text for evidence is the bedrock of any kind of writing; if you make a claim, you have to back it up with evidence.
- 3
The judge decided in favor of the cookie because both sides gave compelling evidence for their arguments.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“What is the author's claim in this sentence: 'The school's new policy on cell phone use is beneficial for students.' Then, identify one reason the author might give to support this claim based on your own knowledge.”
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