Author's Argument | Grade 5 ELA

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Lesson plans, teaching strategies, and pacing guide for author's argument instruction

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Introduction to claims, evidence, reasoning, and facts vs. opinions

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Multiple passages with argument analysis questions and evidence evaluation

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10-question assessment mirroring actual FAST test format

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Home activities and tips for practicing argument analysis with media literacy

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Complete answer keys with explanations for all worksheets and quiz

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Claim First: Teach students to identify the author's main claim (what they believe or want readers to believe) before looking for evidence
Evidence Quality: Not all evidence is equal - help students evaluate whether evidence is relevant, sufficient, and credible
Fact vs. Opinion: Use the "Can it be proven?" test - facts can be verified, opinions express beliefs or feelings
Real-World Connection: Connect to advertisements, reviews, and news articles to show how argument analysis applies to daily life