English // Reading Comprehension
How authors support their points
Explain how an author of an informational text uses reasons and evidence to support particular points, evaluating whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient
Quick check
After reading a persuasive article — like one arguing for or against something — can the learner identify the reasons the author gives and say whether each one is convincing and well-supported?
Ask this to see whether the topic is secure.
Topic // Mastery
What mastery looks like
- Identify the key points an author makes in an informational text and list the specific reasons and evidence provided to support each point
- Evaluate whether the evidence an author uses (facts, statistics, examples, expert opinions) is relevant to the point being made and sufficient to be convincing
- Distinguish between well-supported claims backed by evidence and unsupported opinions or assertions in an informational text
Topic // Map
Where this fits
- RequiredMust come first
- HelpfulHelps, but not essential
Before this
1 topic- Why the author wrote itRequired
Reading Comprehension // Ages 8 to 9
Evaluating author's use of reasons and evidence builds on identifying author's POV and purpose; the step up is from identifying purpose to evaluating the quality of reasoning
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How authors support their points
Ages 9 to 10 // Concept
Leads to
1 topic- Supporting ideas with evidenceRequired
Reading Comprehension // Ages 10 to 11
Evaluating author evidence builds on explaining author's evidence
Topic // Standards
Curriculum standards
- Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
- RI.4.8
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