Additional Info:
Skill Focus: Evaluating Claims and Evidence
CCSS Standard: RI.6.8 – Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.
CEFR Level: B1+
Difficulty Level: Easy, Medium, Difficult (Tiered)
The Grade 6 worksheet Evaluating Claims and Evidence from arabyenglish.com helps students distinguish facts from opinions and identify supporting evidence. It is organized into three levels:
Level A (Basic): Identify evidence for simple claims and differentiate facts from opinions.
Level B (Intermediate): Evaluate evidence strength and identify supporting and opposing evidence.
Level C (Advanced): Compare opposing claims, create original claims with evidence, and analyze bias.
A detailed answer key explains evidence quality and models bias analysis.

