WHS.SS.28.F
Formulate and communicate visually, orally, or in writing a claim supported by evidence and reasoning for an intended audience and purpose.
World History Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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claimevidencereasoningintended audiencepurpose
Skills
- formulate (a claim) #dok3
- communicate (a claim supported by evidence and reasoning) #dok3
- support (a claim using evidence and reasoning) #dok3
- tailor (communication for an intended audience and purpose) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify a historical claim based on evidence. #dok1
- I can list examples of evidence supporting a claim. #dok1
- I can explain the reasoning that connects evidence to a claim. #dok2
- I can differentiate between a claim with evidence and one without. #dok2
- I can formulate a claim on a historical topic using evidence and reasoning. #dok3
- I can communicate my claim visually, orally, or in writing for a specific audience and purpose. #dok3
- I can justify my reasoning to support a claim with relevant evidence. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Formulating and communicating claims in history requires using evidence and reasoning for a specific audience and purpose.
- Effective historical arguments depend on organizing information and supporting claims with valid sources.
Essential Questions
- What makes a historical claim convincing?
- How does the use of evidence and reasoning strengthen a claim?
- Why must historians consider their audience and purpose when communicating claims?
- In what ways can historical claims be presented—visually, orally, or in writing?
- How does the process of supporting a claim with evidence compare to forming an unsupported opinion?