MAP 6th Grade Reading

A comprehensive course designed to build and assess reading comprehension, analysis, and interpretation skills for 6th graders, preparing them for the MAP Reading test and real-world literacy.

Advanced Topics

Evaluating Arguments and Claims

What is an Argument or Claim?

An argument is when someone tries to convince you of something. A claim is the main point they’re making.

How to Evaluate

  • Look for reasons and evidence that support the claim.
  • Decide if the reasons make sense and are true.
  • Check for strong evidence (facts, examples, statistics).

Why This Matters

Being able to evaluate arguments helps you make smart decisions, spot fake news, and become a critical thinker.

Everyday Connections

You use this skill when deciding which movie to watch based on friends’ opinions or when reading online reviews.

Examples

  • Reading a review that says a book is ‘the best ever’ and looking for reasons why.

  • A commercial claims a product works fast; you check if there’s proof.

In a Nutshell

Judge if someone’s argument is strong and based on good evidence.