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Evaluating an Author's Claim and Supporting Reasoning
Determine whether an author's claims are supported by verifiable historical facts rather than mere assertions.
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Author Point of View, Bias, and Fact vs. Opinion (Grades 6–8)
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Identify author point of view, loaded language, and bias, distinguishing facts from opinions and reasoned judgments.
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