Common Core State Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.8
Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.
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What's Your Claim? Worksheet
Identify elements of an argumentative essay and write original claim sentences to support individual reasoning.
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Argumentative Essays PowerPoint Presentation
Teach your students the basics of what makes a good argumentative essay through this downloadable PowerPoint presentation.
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Argumentative Texts Worksheet
A worksheet for students to practice identifying a claim and supporting evidence in an argumentative text.
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History of Halloween – Comprehension Task
A comprehension task paired with an article about the history of Halloween.
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Smartphones - Comprehension Task
A comprehension activity about the use of smartphones for educational purposes.
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Advertisement Worksheet – Milton Mentor
A comprehension worksheet for a persuasive magazine advertisement.