Mastering Supported vs. Unsupported Claims

Amelia·

Claims Analysis

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SubjectClaims Analysis

Original Prompt

Create a progress monitor for the following goal. Create a rubric and a scoring chart: after reading a grade-level informational text, when given 5 written explicit or inferential claims about the text and a prompt to cite evidence to support the claim, the student will provide at least one sentence per claim with60% accuracy. Use Indiana standard: 6.RC.8 Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that the author supports with reasons and evidence from

This resource focuses on the critical skill of distinguishing between supported and unsupported claims in informational texts. Students will learn to identify various types of claims, such as claims of fact, value, and policy. Key vocabulary terms such as 'claim,' 'evidence,' 'supported claim,' and 'unsupported claim' are defined. The content includes reading selections that illustrate these concepts, strategies for comparing claims, and a scoring rubric for evaluating responses. Additionally, it encompasses self-assessment and progress tracking to enhance student understanding and proficiency in using textual evidence to support claims effectively.