Author's Claims & Evidence | Grade 7 ELA

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Lesson plans, teaching strategies, and pacing guide for claims and evidence instruction

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Visual explanations of claims, evidence, and logical fallacies with guided practice

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Argumentative passages with claims identification and evidence analysis questions

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10-question assessment mirroring actual FAST test format

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Home activities and tips for practicing claims and evidence analysis

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Complete answer keys with explanations for all worksheets and quiz

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Claim vs. Opinion: A claim is an arguable statement that can be supported with evidence; an opinion is a personal preference that cannot be proven
Evidence Quality: Teach students to evaluate whether evidence is sufficient (enough), relevant (related to the claim), and credible (from reliable sources)
Logical Fallacies: At Grade 7, introduce common fallacies like hasty generalization, false cause, and ad hominem attacks
Real-World Connection: Use advertisements, political speeches, and opinion articles to analyze claims and evidence in authentic contexts