Assessing Reasoning and Evidence in Historical Texts

Social Studies Inquiry, Media Literacy, and Historical Writing

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Evaluate the logical validity, sufficiency of evidence, and rhetorical strategies used by authors to substantiate claims in historical and political texts.

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Social Studies Inquiry, Media Literacy, and Historical Writing

9th Grade · Social Studies · US-WY-SS

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Master advanced social studies research methods, evaluate evidence from diverse media and perspectives, apply digital research tools ethically, and craft rigorous evidence-based arguments.

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SS12.6.2Wyoming Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Assess the extent to which the reasoning and evidence in a text supports the author's claims.