A comprehensive course designed to prepare 8th graders for the MAP Reading assessment by building advanced reading comprehension, analysis, and real-world literacy skills.
An argument in reading is a claim the author makes, supported by reasons and evidence.
Ask yourself:
These skills help you decide if news, ads, or social media posts are trustworthy. They also make you a stronger debater and writer.
A persuasive essay about recycling uses statistics to show its benefits.
A commercial claims their cereal is the best, but provides no evidence.
Strong arguments use solid evidence; weak ones rely on opinions or faulty facts.