Apply Reading Standards to Literary Nonfiction - 6th Grade Writing
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Identify the evidence type: “In 2023, 62% of students reported reading daily.”
Identify the evidence type: “In 2023, 62% of students reported reading daily.”
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Statistic. Percentages provide measurable, factual evidence.
Statistic. Percentages provide measurable, factual evidence.
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Identify the unsupported claim: “I saw three deer” or “Everyone in town loves deer”?
Identify the unsupported claim: “I saw three deer” or “Everyone in town loves deer”?
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“Everyone in town loves deer”. "Everyone" claims lack evidence and are unprovable.
“Everyone in town loves deer”. "Everyone" claims lack evidence and are unprovable.
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Which detail is irrelevant to the claim “School lunches should be healthier”: “More vegetables” or “The mascot is a tiger”?
Which detail is irrelevant to the claim “School lunches should be healthier”: “More vegetables” or “The mascot is a tiger”?
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“The mascot is a tiger”. Mascots don't relate to lunch nutrition arguments.
“The mascot is a tiger”. Mascots don't relate to lunch nutrition arguments.
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Identify the strongest evidence for “Helmets reduce injuries”: “Helmets look cool” or “Injury rates drop when helmets are used”?
Identify the strongest evidence for “Helmets reduce injuries”: “Helmets look cool” or “Injury rates drop when helmets are used”?
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“Injury rates drop when helmets are used”. Statistical data provides stronger support than opinions.
“Injury rates drop when helmets are used”. Statistical data provides stronger support than opinions.
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What is the best test to evaluate a claim’s support in a text?
What is the best test to evaluate a claim’s support in a text?
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Check whether credible reasons and evidence are provided for it. Strong claims need logical reasons and factual evidence.
Check whether credible reasons and evidence are provided for it. Strong claims need logical reasons and factual evidence.
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Identify the author’s purpose signaled by “This shows that…” in an argument.
Identify the author’s purpose signaled by “This shows that…” in an argument.
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To explain how evidence supports a claim. "This shows that" connects evidence to claims.
To explain how evidence supports a claim. "This shows that" connects evidence to claims.
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Which phrase signals a counterclaim: “On the other hand” or “For example”?
Which phrase signals a counterclaim: “On the other hand” or “For example”?
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“On the other hand”. This transition introduces contrasting viewpoints.
“On the other hand”. This transition introduces contrasting viewpoints.
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Which option is a rebuttal: “Some disagree” or “However, their point ignores the data”?
Which option is a rebuttal: “Some disagree” or “However, their point ignores the data”?
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“However, their point ignores the data”. Rebuttals actively challenge opposing arguments.
“However, their point ignores the data”. Rebuttals actively challenge opposing arguments.
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What is an argument in literary nonfiction?
What is an argument in literary nonfiction?
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A position the author tries to prove using reasons and evidence. Arguments combine claims with supporting reasons and evidence.
A position the author tries to prove using reasons and evidence. Arguments combine claims with supporting reasons and evidence.
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What is a claim in an argument?
What is a claim in an argument?
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A statement the author says is true and wants the reader to accept. Claims are assertions requiring support to be convincing.
A statement the author says is true and wants the reader to accept. Claims are assertions requiring support to be convincing.
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What is the difference between a claim and a reason?
What is the difference between a claim and a reason?
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Claim = what is believed; reason = why it should be believed. Claims state positions; reasons justify those positions.
Claim = what is believed; reason = why it should be believed. Claims state positions; reasons justify those positions.
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What counts as evidence in literary nonfiction?
What counts as evidence in literary nonfiction?
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Facts, statistics, examples, quotations, or observations supporting a claim. Evidence provides concrete support from various sources.
Facts, statistics, examples, quotations, or observations supporting a claim. Evidence provides concrete support from various sources.
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What does it mean to trace an argument in a text?
What does it mean to trace an argument in a text?
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Follow the main claim and how each reason and evidence supports it. Tracing means tracking the logical progression of ideas.
Follow the main claim and how each reason and evidence supports it. Tracing means tracking the logical progression of ideas.
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Which term names the author’s main position: central claim or supporting detail?
Which term names the author’s main position: central claim or supporting detail?
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Central claim. The central claim is the author's primary argument.
Central claim. The central claim is the author's primary argument.
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What is a counterclaim?
What is a counterclaim?
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A claim that disagrees with the author’s claim. Counterclaims present opposing viewpoints.
A claim that disagrees with the author’s claim. Counterclaims present opposing viewpoints.
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What is a rebuttal?
What is a rebuttal?
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The author’s response that refutes a counterclaim. Rebuttals defend against opposing arguments.
The author’s response that refutes a counterclaim. Rebuttals defend against opposing arguments.
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What is the difference between fact and opinion?
What is the difference between fact and opinion?
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Fact is provable; opinion is a belief or judgment. Facts can be verified; opinions express personal views.
Fact is provable; opinion is a belief or judgment. Facts can be verified; opinions express personal views.
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Which option is a claim: “The river is 300 miles long” or “The river is beautiful”?
Which option is a claim: “The river is 300 miles long” or “The river is beautiful”?
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“The river is beautiful”. Beauty is subjective opinion, not provable fact.
“The river is beautiful”. Beauty is subjective opinion, not provable fact.
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Which sentence is a reason rather than evidence: “Because it saves time” or “A study found it saves 10 minutes”?
Which sentence is a reason rather than evidence: “Because it saves time” or “A study found it saves 10 minutes”?
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“Because it saves time”. Reasons explain why; evidence shows what happened.
“Because it saves time”. Reasons explain why; evidence shows what happened.
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Identify the logical problem: "It is true because I believe it" is best labeled as what?
Identify the logical problem: "It is true because I believe it" is best labeled as what?
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Unsupported claim (no evidence). Personal belief alone doesn't prove truth.
Unsupported claim (no evidence). Personal belief alone doesn't prove truth.
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Which sentence is a counterclaim to "Uniforms improve focus": "Uniforms cost money" or "Uniforms help"?
Which sentence is a counterclaim to "Uniforms improve focus": "Uniforms cost money" or "Uniforms help"?
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Uniforms cost money. It opposes the benefit with a drawback.
Uniforms cost money. It opposes the benefit with a drawback.
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Which option is the strongest evidence type for a historical claim: personal preference or a verified document?
Which option is the strongest evidence type for a historical claim: personal preference or a verified document?
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A verified document. Documents provide concrete, verifiable proof.
A verified document. Documents provide concrete, verifiable proof.
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Which part is evidence: "Teens need more sleep; a study found most get under 8 hours"?
Which part is evidence: "Teens need more sleep; a study found most get under 8 hours"?
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A study found most get under 8 hours. Study results are concrete, measurable proof.
A study found most get under 8 hours. Study results are concrete, measurable proof.
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Which choice is verifiable evidence: "It feels unfair" or "The law was passed in 1965"?
Which choice is verifiable evidence: "It feels unfair" or "The law was passed in 1965"?
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"The law was passed in 1965". Dates and laws can be fact-checked.
"The law was passed in 1965". Dates and laws can be fact-checked.
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Identify the claim in this sentence: "School should start later because teens need more sleep."
Identify the claim in this sentence: "School should start later because teens need more sleep."
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School should start later. The claim states what should happen.
School should start later. The claim states what should happen.
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