English Language Arts6-8
Argument and Evidence Trivia Challenge for Grade 6
By JENNIFER G.
A Google Slides trivia game for 6th graders that introduces argument, claims, facts versus opinions, and identifying an author's main point through competitive, categorized rounds. It opens with a warm-up hook and moves through lightning-round practice, so students build ELA.6.R.2.4 skills in a playful, low-stakes setting.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this as a 30 to 45 minute hook at the start of an argument unit, presenting it whole-class with teams competing across the categories.
- Discussion question: How can you tell the difference between a claim that can be proven with evidence and one that is only a personal opinion?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Pre-teach the terms claim, fact, and opinion with a simple anchor chart, and allow partner discussion before teams commit to answers.
- Extension for advanced students: Have them write a one-paragraph argument on a trivia topic of their choice, identifying the claim and at least two pieces of supporting evidence.
- Estimated time: About 30 to 45 minutes including the lightning round and a brief debrief on the strategies students used to find the author's main point.
English Language Arts6-8
Argument and Evidence Trivia Challenge for Grade 6
By JENNIFER G.
A Google Slides trivia game for 6th graders that introduces argument, claims, facts versus opinions, and identifying an author's main point through competitive, categorized rounds. It opens with a warm-up hook and moves through lightning-round practice, so students build ELA.6.R.2.4 skills in a playful, low-stakes setting.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this as a 30 to 45 minute hook at the start of an argument unit, presenting it whole-class with teams competing across the categories.
- Discussion question: How can you tell the difference between a claim that can be proven with evidence and one that is only a personal opinion?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Pre-teach the terms claim, fact, and opinion with a simple anchor chart, and allow partner discussion before teams commit to answers.
- Extension for advanced students: Have them write a one-paragraph argument on a trivia topic of their choice, identifying the claim and at least two pieces of supporting evidence.
- Estimated time: About 30 to 45 minutes including the lightning round and a brief debrief on the strategies students used to find the author's main point.