Identifying Claims and Evidence
Critically examining how authors use facts and reasons to support their claims in informational texts.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between a strong piece of evidence and a weak one.
- Analyze how an author uses statistics to support a claim.
- Justify whether the evidence provided is sufficient to support the author's argument.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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