Grade 6 ELA claim statement worksheets and activities.

📚 Understanding Grade 6 ELA Claim Statements

A claim statement in Grade 6 English Language Arts is like the main point or argument you want to make in your writing. Think of it as the central idea you're trying to convince your reader is true. It's not just an opinion; it's a statement that needs to be supported with facts, examples, and details.

For a claim to be strong, it must be debatable (meaning someone could potentially disagree with it), specific, and clear. After you make a claim, you'll need to provide solid evidence (like quotes from a text, statistics, or examples) and then explain your reasoning (how your evidence proves your claim). This structure helps you build a persuasive argument and show your understanding of a topic.

📝 Part A: Vocabulary Match-Up

Match each term with its correct definition. Write the letter of the definition next to the term.

• ✨ Claim:
• 🔍 Evidence:
• 🧠 Reasoning:
• 🗣️ Argument:
• 🎯 Persuade:

Definitions:

1. 💡 The logical explanation of how evidence supports a claim.
2. 📜 Facts, statistics, examples, or quotes used to support a claim.
3. 💬 The main point or assertion that an author tries to prove.
4. 🤝 To convince someone to agree with your point of view.
5. ⚔️ A statement or set of statements that you use to try to convince people that your opinion is correct.

Answer Key (for self-check): Claim (C), Evidence (B), Reasoning (A), Argument (E), Persuade (D)

✍️ Part B: Complete the Paragraph

Read the paragraph below and fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words from the box.

Word Box: claim, evidence, reasoning, support, argument

When writing a persuasive essay, you begin with a strong __________. This statement presents your main point or belief. To make your point believable, you must provide reliable __________, such as facts or examples from a text. After presenting your evidence, you need to explain your __________. This step shows how your facts connect back to and __________ your main point. Together, these parts form a well-structured __________.

Answer Key (for self-check): claim, evidence, reasoning, support, argument

🤔 Part C: Deep Dive Question

Imagine your friend says, "Pineapples belong on pizza because they taste good." Is this a strong claim statement for a Grade 6 persuasive essay? Why or why not? Explain what elements are missing or could be improved to make it a stronger claim.