6th Grade Reading

6th Grade Reading focuses on developing critical reading skills, comprehension strategies, and a love for literature through diverse texts.

Understanding Main Ideas and DetailsMaking InferencesVocabulary in ContextSummarizing Texts
Analyzing Author’s Purpose and Point of ViewInterpreting Figurative LanguageComparing and Contrasting TextsEvaluating Arguments and Evidence
Reading for InformationReading for PleasureApplying Reading Skills to Real Life
Active Reading StrategiesUsing Graphic OrganizersPreviewing and Skimming Texts
Understanding Main I...Making InferencesVocabulary in Contex...Summarizing TextsAnalyzing Author’s P...Interpreting Figurat...Comparing and Contra...Evaluating Arguments...Reading for Informat...Reading for PleasureApplying Reading Ski...Active Reading Strat...Using Graphic Organi...Previewing and Skimm...
Advanced Topics

Evaluating Arguments and Evidence

Judging What You Read

When authors try to persuade, they use reasons (arguments) and proof (evidence). It’s important to decide if their reasons make sense and if their evidence is strong.

How to Evaluate

  • Check if the evidence supports the argument.
  • Look for facts, statistics, or examples.
  • Watch out for weak evidence, like opinions without proof.

Real-World Use

This skill helps you make smart choices, like deciding which products to buy or who to believe in a debate.

Examples

  • Seeing if an article about healthy snacks uses scientific studies or just opinions.

  • Deciding if a letter to the editor presents good reasons for a school rule.

In a Nutshell

Decide if an author’s reasons and evidence are strong or weak.

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Reading for Information