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7th Grade ELA
Writing
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30. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.2.B
30.2 Supporting Ideas with Evidence
Master Supporting Ideas with Evidence in Academic Writing
Learn essential techniques for strengthening your writing with credible evidence and compelling support for your claims.
What You'll Learn
Evidence transforms basic opinions into compelling well supported academic arguments
Students learn identifying credible sources and evaluating reliability effectively
Connecting evidence to claims requires clear explanations and reasoning
Multiple evidence types strengthen arguments through diverse factual support
What You'll Practice
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Students practice identifying strong evidence versus weak supporting details
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Questions focus on connecting scientific evidence to environmental claims
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Exercises develop skills organizing evidence and explaining logical connections
Why This Matters
Supporting ideas with evidence develops critical thinking skills essential for academic success and effective communication in all areas of life.
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1 Video lesson
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