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Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Growing Up Colored, by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Growing Up Colored, by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
TASK 23. Identifying Claim/Evidence

TASK 23. Identifying Claim/Evidence

Students will look for a specific claim that is direct and concise; evidence in the form of examples, facts or reason; and commentary/reasoning that explains what the evidence has proven about a claim. This task could also be used for peer editing.

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