Claims and Evidence Answer Key

In this worksheet, students read short paragraphs and identify both the central claim and the evidence provided to support it. Each passage presents a school-related issue, and students must separate the author’s main argument from factual support. This activity teaches learners how strong arguments rely on evidence rather than unsupported opinions. By practicing this skill, students develop better analytical reading habits and deepen their understanding of how claims and evidence work together in persuasive writing. The extension task invites them to write their own two-sentence argument, ensuring they apply the concept independently.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Identifying Claims and Supporting Evidence

English Language Arts – Argument Structure and Analysis

English Language Arts – Reading Informational Text for Key Details

English Language Arts – Evidence-Based Writing

This worksheet is part of our Arguments and Claims Worksheets collection.