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/cc-3rd-reading-vocab/xaf0c1b5d7010608e:cc-3rd-pets/xaf0c1b5d7010608e:close-reading-opinions/v/evaluating-a-sources-reasoning-and-evidence 2023-05-19T20:06:14.596425613Z Evaluating a source’s reasoning and evidence Evaluating a source’s reasoning and evidence is an important part of being a critical reader. Learn how to find trustworthy information by looking for the main idea, evidence, and reasoning. We should always check if the author is an expert and if their claims can be proven by others. This helps us avoid being tricked by false information David Rheinstrom video https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka_thumbnails_cache/e7789aa1-2e0f-46d8-af9f-2fe51775109c_1280_720_base.png Evaluating a source’s reasoning and evidence Evaluating a source’s reasoning and evidence is an important part of being a critical reader. Learn how to find trustworthy information by looking for the main idea, evidence, and reasoning. We should always check if the author is an expert and if their claims can be proven by others. This helps us avoid being tricked by false information https://cdn.kastatic.org/ka-youtube-converted/v4HhzvSgUpU.mp4/v4HhzvSgUpU.mp4 442 Evaluating claims and arguments https://www.khanacademy.org/ela/8th-grade-reading-and-vocabulary/x435b1de09a877dd7:integration-of-knowledge-and-ideas-8/x435b1de09a877dd7:evaluating-claims-and-arguments-8/a/evaluating-an-arguments-reasoning-and-evidence-8 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/8th-grade-reading-and-vocabulary/x435b1de09a877dd7:integration-of-knowledge-and-ideas-8/x435b1de09a877dd7:evaluating-claims-and-arguments-8/e/claims-and-arguments-8 2026-05-21T11:40:40.471298507Z Claims and arguments Practice claims and arguments Caio Posner exercise