What: An is the author’s on a topic that they want the reader to is true. Authors their argument over the course of an entire text. How:
1. Identify the of the text.
This might not be stated directly!
2. Gather provided
throughout
the text that supports the claim and develops the
argument.
3. Ask, “Did the author present a strong claim and
enough strong, relevant evidence to me
to support their argument?”
If yes, explain why.
If no, explain why not.

Why: Good readers trace and evaluate the development of an argument over the length of a text to fully understand the author’s position and to determine whether the author has sufficiently supported the argument.