Claim or Evidence

This worksheet helps students in Grades 5 and 6 strengthen critical reading, reasoning, and foundational argument skills by distinguishing between claims and evidence. Learners read a series of statements that mix opinion-based assertions with factual findings and decide whether each sentence presents an arguable claim or supporting evidence, focusing on purpose, provability, and role within an argument.

Learning Goals

• Differentiating Claims from Evidence (Grades 5-6)
  Students identify whether a statement is making an argument or providing proof to support one.
• Evaluating Argument Components
  Learners analyze how claims and evidence function differently within persuasive writing.
• Critical Reading of Informational Statements
  Students examine language carefully to determine whether a sentence asserts a viewpoint or reports facts.
• Argument Writing Foundations
  The activity reinforces skills needed to construct clear, well-supported arguments.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to align with upper elementary ELA standards for argument analysis.
• Clear, Focused Practice
  Short, direct statements keep attention on accurate classification and reasoning.
• Builds Analytical Confidence
  Helps students avoid confusing opinions with proof when reading or writing arguments.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Ideal for writing units, literacy centers, independent practice, homework, or assessment.

This printable worksheet helps students develop a solid understanding of how arguments are built by clearly separating claims from evidence. By practicing careful evaluation of statements, learners strengthen critical thinking, reading comprehension, and readiness for persuasive writing. It’s a practical, no-prep resource that works well in both classroom instruction and homeschool learning.

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