https://www.khanacademy.org/ela/8th-grade-reading-and-vocabulary/x435b1de09a877dd7:integration-of-knowledge-and-ideas-8/x435b1de09a877dd7:evaluating-claims-and-arguments-8/v/what-is-an-argument-reading 2026-05-21T11:40:40.471298507Z What is an argument? Let's talk about how arguments work! Argument is when an author wants to convince you of their position. “This is my position; you should share this position, and here is why.” Arguments are supported by reasons, evidence, examples. Not just pure opinion, not just cherry-picked stories. Data! Fact! Observable reality. Want to take notes on this video? Use this [Notes Organizer](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vt5uGrpM75qaKVotjdKPpu5hjjPDb5UgkZu8eqENhbs/copy)! David Rheinstrom video https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka_thumbnails_cache/73ac237a-7145-4e96-959a-f96108544d94_1280_720_base.png What is an argument? Let's talk about how arguments work! Argument is when an author wants to convince you of their position. “This is my position; you should share this position, and here is why.” Arguments are supported by reasons, evidence, examples. Not just pure opinion, not just cherry-picked stories. Data! Fact! Observable reality. Want to take notes on this video? Use this [Notes Organizer](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vt5uGrpM75qaKVotjdKPpu5hjjPDb5UgkZu8eqENhbs/copy)! https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka-youtube-converted/NXO3KT8bne4.mp4/NXO3KT8bne4.mp4 277 Evaluating claims and arguments https://www.khanacademy.org/ela/7th-grade-reading-and-vocabulary/x7538838f96af3430:integration-of-knowledge-and-ideas-7/x7538838f96af3430:evaluating-claims-and-arguments-7/v/using-examples-reading 2025-08-04T18:51:53.65884109Z How do writers use examples to get their points across? Examples are powerful tools for both readers and writers! As writers, we can use them to make arguments stronger. As readers, we're engaged in a push-and-pull with writers, and have to think critically about how examples are used in a text. By analyzing examples, we can determine their purpose, connection to the text, and identify any patterns or questions they raise. video https://cdn.kastatic.org/googleusercontent/Gbf2oOIaATFNBYAH8kNMj42mGIVl_e1WkRIrv-QF4XhCMa7IzThyInCBKOB7BcrR1Y-i_ErjYa0ufJKf0QDDIpR9 How do writers use examples to get their points across? Examples are powerful tools for both readers and writers! As writers, we can use them to make arguments stronger. As readers, we're engaged in a push-and-pull with writers, and have to think critically about how examples are used in a text. By analyzing examples, we can determine their purpose, connection to the text, and identify any patterns or questions they raise. https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka-youtube-converted/g9qWsEJakbQ.mp4/g9qWsEJakbQ.mp4 221 Evaluating claims and arguments https://www.khanacademy.org/ela/7th-grade-reading-and-vocabulary/x7538838f96af3430:integration-of-knowledge-and-ideas-7/x7538838f96af3430:evaluating-claims-and-arguments-7/a/evaluating-an-arguments-reasoning-and-evidence 2026-05-21T11:40:40.471298507Z Evaluating an argument’s reasoning and evidence | Guided practice Learn how to evaluate the evidence and reasoning an author uses to support their argument. article https://www.khanacademy.org/ela/7th-grade-reading-and-vocabulary/x7538838f96af3430:integration-of-knowledge-and-ideas-7/x7538838f96af3430:evaluating-claims-and-arguments-7/e/claims-and-arguments-7 2026-04-10T20:10:36.32681891Z Claims and arguments Practice claims and arguments Caio Posner exercise