Author’s Claim Evidence and Reasoning Practice Author’s Point of View

$4.00

Author’s Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning Practice Passages: Help your students strengthen their reading comprehension and critical thinking skills with this engaging Author’s Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning Practice Packet, designed specifically for upper elementary readers.

This no-prep resource includes 8 high-interest passages that teach students how to identify an author’s claim, locate supporting evidence, and explain reasoning using clear text-based responses.

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Author’s Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning Practice Passages: Help your students strengthen their reading comprehension and critical thinking skills with this engaging Author’s Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning Practice Packet, designed specifically for upper elementary readers.

This no-prep resource includes 8 high-interest passages that teach students how to identify an author’s claim, locate supporting evidence, and explain reasoning using clear text-based responses.

Students practice close reading and analysis, then apply their learning using the included C-E-R (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) chart and open-ended question. This powerful framework helps students explain their thinking clearly and build strong written responses.

INCLUDED:

  • Print and Bonus Digital options
  • All in color and black-and-white options
  • 8 One-Page Reading Passages: Complete answer keys and model C-E-R responses for teacher reference
  • Comprehension questions per passage (mix of multiple choice & C-E-R written response)
  • Author’s Claim & C-E-R Anchor Chart
  • C-E-R grading rubric (1–4 scale for clarity, evidence, and reasoning)

PERFECT FOR:

  • Upper elementary Reading Comprehension Lessons
  • Whole Group & Small Group Instruction
  • Literacy Centers & Stations
  • Guided Reading Practice
  • Homework or Independent Practice
  • Test Prep & Skill Reinforcement
  • Substitute plans or independent work

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40 reviews for Author’s Claim Evidence and Reasoning Practice Author’s Point of View

  1. Messy Desk Guru

    I used this during small group time, and it worked beautifully as a quick reteach for students who needed extra support.

  2. Alyssa G.

    I bought these when they were one dollar. I don’t need them yet, but I am excited for when I do!

  3. Tara Brown

    Thank you for creating another set! I love the variety of topics and how easy they are to use. Very student and teacher-friendly. Thank you again! 🙂

  4. Debbie H.

    This was a great resource to practice author’s claim. My students were engaged.

  5. Jenepher W.

    I will use this resource every year. It is a great resource for a variety of grade levels and for visual learners.

  6. Lit with Lyns

    My kids have been working very hard to understand how to write a strong claim and then determine the proper evidence to support it. This helped so much!

  7. April S.

    The passages were interesting and engaging. Students enjoyed doing these in partners. There is plenty of variety to help suite the needs of my students.

  8. Soaring in Kindergarten

    Lots of practice opportunities to introduce and practice author’s claim with evidence and reasoning. Love the print and digital options!

  9. Stephanie O.

    This resource helped my students understand author’s claim more. Thank you!

  10. Vanessa R.

    My kids have enjoyed the passages and talking about the author’s claim. The passages are kid friendly and easy to determine the claim. Great to introduce the topic and plenty for some good practice.

  11. Carey B.

    I loved this resource to improve my student’s quality of work for citing evidence and going back in the text to find their answer.

  12. Rachel Volpe

    This was a great resource for me and my students.

  13. Level Up Learning Lounge

    These are amazing for small group or whole group! We did one together as a class and then they did one independently. Students were engaged and really liked the format. Will definitely be using again!

  14. Kathryn E.

    This resource is great for interspersed practice with author’s claim.

  15. Judy E.

    Great packet to use to teach and have the students independently work during the winter season.

  16. Christina P.

    I used this for whole group and small group instruction!

  17. jennifer T.

    Thank you so much. My students enjoyed this resource very much. They were engaged completely during these activities. Thanks !!

  18. Sandra P.

    Great student friendly resource to review author’s claim. Thanks.

  19. CASSANDRA C.

    This worked great for when I was out. Easy enough for my sub to do one with them and them to do it with a partner or independently.

  20. Ryley E.

    This is a great resource to use in your classroom. I am really happy with my purchase!

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