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Grade 6 nonfiction reading passage about Argument Analysis. Chess theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (CCSS.ELA.RI.6.8).
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Before reading, write the three terms — claim, evidence, counterargument — on the board and ask students to predict what they mean; after reading, have pairs match each term to a specific chess example from the passage before applying all three to a short written argument of their own.
What is this passage mostly about?
According to the passage, what happens when a chess player does not have solid evidence for a move? Use a quote from the passage to support your answer.
What does the word counterarguments mean as it is used in this passage?
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Leo joined his school's chess club to improve his thinking skills. His coach showed him that every strong chess move is actually an argument. An argument is a claim supported by reasons and evidence. In his first lesson, Leo learned that a claim is the main point a player wants to prove. For example...
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About this Grade 6 Reading Comprehension Passage
This free printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 6 students. The Chess theme makes reading engaging while students build essential comprehension skills. Six questions cover a range of reading strategies including main idea, text evidence, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and author's purpose (CCSS.ELA.RI.6.8).