English // Reading Comprehension

How authors support their points

Explain how an author of an informational text uses reasons and evidence to support particular points, evaluating whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient

Ages
9 to 10
Type
Concept
Builds on
1 topic
Leads to
1 topic
Standards
1 code

Quick check

After reading a persuasive article — like one arguing for or against something — can the learner identify the reasons the author gives and say whether each one is convincing and well-supported?

Ask this to see whether the topic is secure.

Topic // Mastery

What mastery looks like

What a learner can do once this topic is secure.
  • Identify the key points an author makes in an informational text and list the specific reasons and evidence provided to support each point
  • Evaluate whether the evidence an author uses (facts, statistics, examples, expert opinions) is relevant to the point being made and sufficient to be convincing
  • Distinguish between well-supported claims backed by evidence and unsupported opinions or assertions in an informational text

Topic // Map

Where this fits

What to learn first and what this topic opens up, with the reason for each link. Required links come first.
  • RequiredMust come first
  • HelpfulHelps, but not essential

Before this

1 topic
  • Why the author wrote itRequired

    Reading Comprehension // Ages 8 to 9

    Evaluating author's use of reasons and evidence builds on identifying author's POV and purpose; the step up is from identifying purpose to evaluating the quality of reasoning

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How authors support their points

Ages 9 to 10 // Concept

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Topic // Standards

Curriculum standards

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Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
RI.4.8

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