Grade 6

Claims, reasons, and evidence in arguments

Identify what a writer is trying to prove, the reasons offered, and the evidence used to support those reasons.

Category: Reading Readiness 12 min Advanced

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Arguments are built in layers. The claim is the main position, the reasons explain why the writer believes it, and the evidence helps make those reasons credible.

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Claim: Our city should create more safe cycling paths for students.

main position

The claim tells what the writer wants the reader to accept.

Example: The writer supports adding cycling paths.

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Reason: Safer cycling routes could reduce traffic near schools and encourage healthy travel.

supporting reason

Reasons explain why the claim matters.

Example: The writer connects safety, traffic, and health.

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Evidence: A school survey showed many families would allow cycling if roads felt safer.

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Evidence strengthens the reason by adding support.

Example: Survey data supports the writer's argument.

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Reading habit: Ask whether the evidence truly supports the reason, not just whether it sounds impressive.

analysis step

Strong readers test the link between claim, reason, and evidence.

Example: Good argument reading checks the strength of support.

Claims, reasons, and evidence in arguments

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Claim: Our city should create more safe cycling paths for students.

Reason: Safer cycling routes could reduce traffic near schools and encourage healthy travel.

Evidence: A school survey showed many families would allow cycling if roads felt safer.

Reading habit: Ask whether the evidence truly supports the reason, not just whether it sounds impressive.

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