Finding Claims and Reasons
Grade 10th Grade · ELA · 25 min· Explain How An Author Uses Reasons And Evidence To Support Claims In A Text, Identifying Which Reasons And Evidence Support Which Claims
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can identify more than one claim in a text, and provide more than one reason or piece of evidence that can be used to support the claims.
Warm-Up Video
Khan Academy · 4:37
What is an argument? | Reading | Khan Academy
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
An argument occurs when an author tries to convince you of their position using reasons, evidence, and examples.
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Arguments should be supported by data, facts, and observable reality, not just opinion or cherry-picked stories.
- 3
When evaluating an argument, readers should consider the author's claims, supporting evidence, potential objections, and what the author is not saying.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Identify two claims made in the video transcript regarding the soda tax debate. For each claim, provide one reason or piece of evidence mentioned in the transcript that supports it.”
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