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 Analyzing arguments and claims https://www.khanacademy.org/ela/new-6th-grade-reading-and-vocabulary/x8ddea1200317e822:integration-of-knowledge-and-ideas-6/x8ddea1200317e822:analyzing-claims-and-arguments/a/deciding-for-yourself-breaking-down-authors-arguments 2026-05-21T11:40:40.471298507Z Evaluating arguments | Guided practice Learn how to analyze the reasons and evidence an author uses to support their claims. article https://www.khanacademy.org/ela/new-6th-grade-reading-and-vocabulary/x8ddea1200317e822:integration-of-knowledge-and-ideas-6/x8ddea1200317e822:analyzing-claims-and-arguments/e/arguments-and-claims 2026-05-21T11:40:40.471298507Z Arguments and claims Students will practice CCSS RI.6.8 Arguments and claims Heather Meston exercise