MAP 6th Grade Language Arts

This subject focuses on enhancing 6th graders' skills in reading, writing, and language usage through engaging texts and activities.

Reading ComprehensionWriting Organized ParagraphsGrammar and Language Usage
Analyzing Literary DevicesEvaluating Arguments and ClaimsResearch and Citing Sources
Reading for Everyday LifeWriting for CommunicationListening and Speaking Skills
Active Reading StrategiesPlanning Before Writing
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Advanced Topics

Evaluating Arguments and Claims

Deciding What’s True

In articles, essays, and even advertisements, authors make claims and try to convince you of their ideas. Learning to evaluate these arguments is like being a detective!

Steps to Evaluate Arguments

  • Identify the Claim: What is the author trying to prove?
  • Find the Evidence: What facts or examples support the claim?
  • Check for Logic: Does the argument make sense?

Why It Matters

Being able to tell the difference between a strong argument and a weak one helps you make smart decisions in reading and in life.

Real-World Connection

Whether you're reading a review or hearing someone’s opinion, these skills help you think for yourself.

Examples

  • Reading a letter to the editor and deciding if the writer's reasons are strong.

  • Reviewing an advertisement and checking if its claims are backed by facts.

In a Nutshell

Evaluating arguments helps you decide what information is trustworthy.

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Research and Citing Sources