8.ELAR.6.J
Defend or challenge the authors' claims using relevant text evidence.
Grade 8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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authorsclaimstext evidence
Skills
- defend (authors' claims using relevant text evidence) #dok3
- challenge (authors' claims using relevant text evidence) #dok3
- identify (authors' claims in a text) #dok2
- evaluate (the relevance of text evidence) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify the authors' claims in a text. #dok2
- I can explain how to use text evidence to support an argument. #dok2
- I can defend authors' claims using relevant text evidence. #dok3
- I can challenge authors' claims using relevant text evidence. #dok3
- I can evaluate the strength and relevance of text evidence when forming an argument. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Understanding and evaluating an author's claims strengthens critical reading and reasoning skills.
- Using relevant text evidence allows readers to support or refute arguments with clarity and credibility.
Essential Questions
- How do you determine what an author's main claim is in a text?
- What makes text evidence relevant or effective when supporting or challenging a claim?
- How can you decide whether to defend or challenge an author's claim?
- Why is it important to use textual evidence rather than personal opinion when responding to a claim?
- In what ways can analyzing an author's claims and supporting evidence impact your own thinking or writing?