Code the Claim

Students read a passage and label parts of the text as claim, evidence, or reasoning. This worksheet focuses on understanding how arguments are structured. Learners analyze how ideas are supported and connected. It is suitable for upper elementary students.

Skills Reinforced

• Claim Identification: Recognizes the main argument.
• Evidence Recognition: Finds supporting facts and details.
• Reasoning Analysis: Understands how evidence supports claims.

Instructional Support

• Builds foundational argument skills
• Encourages analytical thinking
• No-prep and easy to use

This worksheet helps students break down how arguments work. Learners improve their ability to analyze text structure. The activity strengthens comprehension and reasoning. It supports academic literacy development.