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6.44 Trace & Evaluate Arguments and Claims Worksheet

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This Grade 6 English worksheet provides structured practice on 6.44 Trace & Evaluate Arguments and Claims. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Trace & Evaluate Arguments and Claims - Identify the main claim, reasons, and evidence; flag irrelevant or insufficient evidence and faulty reasoning. (CCSS RI.6.8; CA RI.6.8; MA RI.6.8; NY 6R8; VA 6.RI.1C; TX §110.22(b)(8)(E),(9)(G))

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English

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A proposal argues that the school should provide every student with a free notebook computer. It claims the program will save money because 'paper costs will drop.' The proposal does not estimate the total cost of the devices, repairs, replacements, software, or training.

Which information is most needed to evaluate the money-saving claim?

AStudents' favorite apps.

BA full cost comparison, including device purchase and upkeep, compared to current spending on paper and printing over the same time period.

CThe color of the computer cases.

DThe number of letters in the word 'notebook'.

Solution & Explanation:To evaluate savings, you must compare total program costs to current paper/printing costs across time. Without those numbers, the claim is unsupported.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A poster says the new study hall rules are fair because 'they treat everyone fairly.' When asked for reasons, the poster repeats that fairness means the rules are fair and offers no examples, criteria, or comparisons.

What is the best description of the poster's reasoning?

AIt is circular: it repeats the claim as the reason without providing evidence or criteria for fairness.

BIt provides a strong definition and supporting data.

CIt uses expert testimony from researchers.

DIt is supported by a detailed survey.

Solution & Explanation:The poster never explains what makes the rules fair; it just restates the claim. That is circular reasoning and does not provide evidence.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

A student claims that 'the new morning announcements waste learning time' and should be shortened. He wants to support this with evidence that focuses on instruction time, not just opinions.

Which evidence would best support the student's claim?

AA quote from a student who dislikes announcements.

BA statement that announcements are boring.

CA week-long timing log showing announcements average 9 minutes and regularly start after the bell, cutting into first-period instruction.

DThe principal's favorite song.

Solution & Explanation:A timing log connects directly to the claim about lost instruction time and shows a repeated pattern, making it strong evidence.

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QWhat grade level and standards does this worksheet align with?

This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 6 English students. It aligns with educational standard ELA.6.44 (Identify the main claim, reasons, and evidence; flag irrelevant or insufficient evidence and faulty reasoning. (CCSS RI.6.8; CA RI.6.8; MA RI.6.8; NY 6R8; VA 6.RI.1C; TX §110.22(b)(8)(E),(9)(G))).