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6.7 Reasoning & Argument in Literature Worksheet

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This Grade 6 English worksheet provides structured practice on 6.7 Reasoning & Argument in Literature. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Reasoning and Argument in Literature - Use literary evidence to identify and evaluate claims, reasons, counterarguments, and evidence about characters, events, themes, or point of view. Mini-skill aligned to RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, and discussion/writing reasoning applications; CCSS RL.6.8 is not applicable to literature.

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Grade 6

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English

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English Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Nia needed to build a display about local history at the neighborhood center. The task had to be done in front of others. For a moment, she wanted to disappear before anyone noticed. Instead, she took a breath and tried despite the nerves. No adult solved the problem for the students; the decision came from the character. By the end, the effort showed courage, not perfection. Student claim: Nia is brave because she responds to a problem with a deliberate choice.

Which revision would make the student’s argument stronger?

AAdd an unrelated fact about another character from a different story.

BAdd the evidence that Nia took a breath and tried despite the nerves when the problem appears.

CRemove the story evidence so the claim sounds shorter.

DRepeat the claim without explaining why it is true.

Solution & Explanation:Arguments about literature are stronger when they use evidence from the passage. The correct revision adds a specific action that supports the claim.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Malik needed to make a poster for the assembly in the science lab. Winning would require treating someone unfairly. For a moment, he imagined how good victory would feel. Instead, he chose fairness even though it cost time. A classmate noticed the problem but waited to see what would happen. By the end, the decision mattered more than the score. Student claim: Malik is fair because he responds to a problem with a deliberate choice.

Which detail would be the weakest support for the student’s claim?

AThe passage mentions that the scene takes place in the science lab.

BMalik chose fairness even though it cost time instead of choosing the easier reaction.

CMalik chooses the harder but better response instead of avoiding the problem.

DBy the end, the decision mattered more than the score.

Solution & Explanation:The question asks for the weakest support. A setting detail may be true, but it does not explain whether Malik is fair.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Sofia needed to lead a team practice during art club. A more exciting invitation arrived at the same time. For a moment, she considered leaving the promise for someone else. Instead, she kept the promise before joining the new activity. No adult solved the problem for the students; the decision came from the character. By the end, others saw that Sofia could be counted on. Student claim: Sofia is responsible because she responds to a problem with a deliberate choice.

Which explanation best evaluates the student’s reasoning?

AThe claim is unsupported because the passage never describes any choice Sofia makes.

BThe reasoning depends only on the setting, so the character’s actions do not matter.

CThe claim should be accepted because all characters in stories are usually responsible.

DThe claim is well supported because the passage shows Sofia choosing to keep the promise before joining the new activity when the problem appears.

Solution & Explanation:A strong evaluation connects the claim to specific story evidence. The correct option links the claim to Sofia’s action.

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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.6.7 (Use literary evidence to identify and evaluate claims, reasons, counterarguments, and evidence about characters, events, themes, or point of view. Mini-skill aligned to RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, and discussion/writing reasoning applications; CCSS RL.6.8 is not applicable to literature.).