GRADE 7 READING & LANGUAGE · CHAPTER 3

Arguments, evidence & research

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  1. Evidence & reasoning

    Select evidence that addresses a claim

    Distinguish direct evidence from opinion and unrelated information.

  2. Summary & attribution

    Write a neutral, accurate summary

    Summarize a report without adding evaluation or extending its claims.

AN EXAMPLE FROM THIS CHAPTER

Claim: The new labels are easier for visitors to read.

Which evidence most directly supports the claim?

Show answer & explanation

A comparison found fewer reading errors with the new labels.

Reading errors directly measure the difficulty described in the claim.

Curriculum & source notes

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