Write a focused claim
A claim states the position or explanation a piece of writing will develop.
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Academic writing · Grades 6–10Build an argument your reader can follow.
Learn through clear explanations, worked examples, and activities that ask you to think. Start with a lesson, try the task, then explain what you learned.
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Build a paragraph
A developed paragraph connects a central point with evidence and explanation.
Explore the lesson →Consider alternatives
A thoughtful argument considers relevant objections or alternative explanations.
Explore the lesson →Use what you learn
Each lesson includes a central idea, an example, an activity, and a question with an explained answer. Keep a notebook of your reasoning. Use the practice page to identify ideas worth revisiting.
Check your understanding →Teach with flexibility
Use these resources for a short classroom discussion, independent practice, or a small-group activity. Adjust reading support and task difficulty to your learners. Activities can be printed using your browser.
Read the teaching guide →Write an evidence-based proposal
Draft a short argument about a school-appropriate issue with a precise claim and visible reasoning.
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