A 6th grade persuasive writing worksheet on the building blocks of an argument. Students read a short argument for a school garden and label its claim, reasons, and evidence; tell facts from opinions; decide whether evidence is relevant to a reason; explain how a piece of evidence supports a reason; and plan and write an argument paragraph with a claim, a reason, relevant evidence, and an explanation.
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Completed: Claims, Reasons, and Relevant Evidence in Argument Writing
6th Grade students (typically ages 11–12) working on persuasive writing. It is pitched at level 2 · standard.
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Claim, reason, evidence, explanation: each part answers the reader's question, "Why should I believe you?"
A claim is the writer's position. Reasons explain why the claim is right. Evidence (facts, examples, expert information) supports each reason. Read the argument, then answer.
Our School Needs a Garden
(1) Our school should turn the empty lot behind the gym into a student garden. (2) First, a garden would give us a hands-on way to learn science. (3) In a garden, students could measure plant growth, test soil, and watch pollinators such as bees and butterflies at work. (4) Second, a garden could help students try healthier foods. (5) Many children are more willing to taste a vegetable they grew themselves. (6) Gardens are also really pretty. (7) Finally, caring for a garden teaches responsibility, because plants need water and attention every week, even when it is hot.
A fact can be checked and proven. An opinion is a belief or judgment. Claims are opinions; evidence should be facts.
Relevant evidence directly supports the reason. Circle the evidence that fits.
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