Claims and Evidence | Grade 6 ELA

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Lesson plans, teaching strategies, and pacing guide for claims and evidence instruction

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Introduction to claims, evidence types, and evaluating evidence quality

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Multiple argumentative passages with claim identification and evidence evaluation questions

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10-question assessment mirroring actual FAST test format

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Home activities and tips for recognizing claims and evaluating evidence in everyday life

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Complete answer keys with explanations for all worksheets and quiz

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Fact vs. Opinion First: Ensure students can distinguish facts (verifiable) from opinions (beliefs) before introducing claims (arguable assertions backed by evidence)
R.S.C. Framework: Teach students to evaluate evidence using Relevant (connects to the claim), Sufficient (enough evidence), and Credible (trustworthy sources)
Real-World Application: Use advertisements, political speeches, and social media posts to show how claims and evidence appear in everyday life
Quality Over Quantity: Emphasize that strong evidence is more important than lots of weak evidence