MAP 6th Grade Reading

A comprehensive course designed to build and assess reading comprehension, analysis, and interpretation skills for 6th graders, preparing them for the MAP Reading test and real-world literacy.

Understanding Main Idea & Supporting DetailsMaking InferencesAnalyzing Characters and Setting
Interpreting Figurative LanguageSummarizing Informational TextEvaluating Arguments and Claims
Reading for School ProjectsReading in Everyday LifeUsing Context Clues to Learn New Words
Previewing and PredictingAnswering Multiple-Choice Questions
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Advanced Topics

Evaluating Arguments and Claims

What is an Argument or Claim?

An argument is when someone tries to convince you of something. A claim is the main point they’re making.

How to Evaluate

  • Look for reasons and evidence that support the claim.
  • Decide if the reasons make sense and are true.
  • Check for strong evidence (facts, examples, statistics).

Why This Matters

Being able to evaluate arguments helps you make smart decisions, spot fake news, and become a critical thinker.

Everyday Connections

You use this skill when deciding which movie to watch based on friends’ opinions or when reading online reviews.

Examples

  • Reading a review that says a book is ‘the best ever’ and looking for reasons why.

  • A commercial claims a product works fast; you check if there’s proof.

In a Nutshell

Judge if someone’s argument is strong and based on good evidence.

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Reading for School Projects