Apply Reading Skills to Informational Texts - 4th Grade Writing
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What does it mean for evidence to be sufficient?
What does it mean for evidence to be sufficient?
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There is enough strong evidence to support the point. Multiple pieces of quality evidence make the argument convincing.
There is enough strong evidence to support the point. Multiple pieces of quality evidence make the argument convincing.
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Identify the evidence type: “A 2022 study found attention rose after a 15-minute break.”
Identify the evidence type: “A 2022 study found attention rose after a 15-minute break.”
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Statistic or study result. Research data provides factual support for claims.
Statistic or study result. Research data provides factual support for claims.
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Which sentence is evidence (not a reason): A) Recess is important. B) Teachers report calmer classes.
Which sentence is evidence (not a reason): A) Recess is important. B) Teachers report calmer classes.
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B) Teachers report calmer classes. Evidence provides specific, observable support.
B) Teachers report calmer classes. Evidence provides specific, observable support.
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Which detail is most relevant to the point “Bike helmets prevent head injuries”?
Which detail is most relevant to the point “Bike helmets prevent head injuries”?
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Data or examples showing fewer head injuries when helmets are worn. This evidence directly addresses injury prevention.
Data or examples showing fewer head injuries when helmets are worn. This evidence directly addresses injury prevention.
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Identify the irrelevant detail for the point “Rainforests need protection”: A) Many species live there. B) Some frogs are green.
Identify the irrelevant detail for the point “Rainforests need protection”: A) Many species live there. B) Some frogs are green.
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B) Some frogs are green. Frog color doesn't support the protection argument.
B) Some frogs are green. Frog color doesn't support the protection argument.
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Which transition word best signals evidence is coming: “For example” or “Meanwhile”?
Which transition word best signals evidence is coming: “For example” or “Meanwhile”?
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For example. This phrase introduces supporting examples.
For example. This phrase introduces supporting examples.
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What should you do first when explaining how an author supports a point with reasons and evidence?
What should you do first when explaining how an author supports a point with reasons and evidence?
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State the author’s point clearly. Begin by identifying what the author argues.
State the author’s point clearly. Begin by identifying what the author argues.
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Which choice best completes a citation sentence: “The author states that ___” when adding a text-based quote?
Which choice best completes a citation sentence: “The author states that ___” when adding a text-based quote?
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A direct quotation or a paraphrase from the text. Citations require the author's exact or paraphrased words.
A direct quotation or a paraphrase from the text. Citations require the author's exact or paraphrased words.
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Identify the best evidence for the point “Clean water matters”: A) Water is wet. B) Dirty water can cause illness.
Identify the best evidence for the point “Clean water matters”: A) Water is wet. B) Dirty water can cause illness.
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B) Dirty water can cause illness. Health consequences directly support water quality importance.
B) Dirty water can cause illness. Health consequences directly support water quality importance.
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Identify the reason: “Students should have daily recess because it improves focus.”
Identify the reason: “Students should have daily recess because it improves focus.”
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It improves focus. The reason follows "because" to support the point.
It improves focus. The reason follows "because" to support the point.
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Which option best defines an opinion: something provable, or a personal belief or judgment?
Which option best defines an opinion: something provable, or a personal belief or judgment?
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A personal belief or judgment. Opinions reflect individual views, not provable facts.
A personal belief or judgment. Opinions reflect individual views, not provable facts.
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Which option best defines a fact: something that can be proved true, or a personal belief?
Which option best defines a fact: something that can be proved true, or a personal belief?
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Something that can be proved true. Facts are objective and verifiable, unlike opinions.
Something that can be proved true. Facts are objective and verifiable, unlike opinions.
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What is a reason in informational writing that supports a point?
What is a reason in informational writing that supports a point?
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A statement that explains why the point is true or should be accepted. Reasons provide logical support for the author's main claim.
A statement that explains why the point is true or should be accepted. Reasons provide logical support for the author's main claim.
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What is an author’s point in an informational text?
What is an author’s point in an informational text?
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The main idea or claim the author wants the reader to believe. The central argument the author develops throughout the text.
The main idea or claim the author wants the reader to believe. The central argument the author develops throughout the text.
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Which sentence is an opinion, not evidence? A) “Many birds migrate south.” B) “Birds are the best animals.”
Which sentence is an opinion, not evidence? A) “Many birds migrate south.” B) “Birds are the best animals.”
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B) “Birds are the best animals.”. "Best" shows personal preference, not provable fact.
B) “Birds are the best animals.”. "Best" shows personal preference, not provable fact.
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Which detail is most relevant to the point “Exercise improves health”? A) Music is fun. B) It strengthens the heart.
Which detail is most relevant to the point “Exercise improves health”? A) Music is fun. B) It strengthens the heart.
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B) It strengthens the heart. Heart health directly relates to improved health.
B) It strengthens the heart. Heart health directly relates to improved health.
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Which sentence is evidence for the claim “Bats help farmers”? A) They are scary. B) They eat insects.
Which sentence is evidence for the claim “Bats help farmers”? A) They are scary. B) They eat insects.
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B) They eat insects. Eating insects helps farmers by reducing crop damage.
B) They eat insects. Eating insects helps farmers by reducing crop damage.
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Identify the reason: “Recycling at school should be required because it reduces waste.”
Identify the reason: “Recycling at school should be required because it reduces waste.”
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“It reduces waste.”. The reason follows "because" and explains why.
“It reduces waste.”. The reason follows "because" and explains why.
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Identify the claim: “Recycling at school should be required because it reduces waste.”
Identify the claim: “Recycling at school should be required because it reduces waste.”
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“Recycling at school should be required.”. The claim states what should happen.
“Recycling at school should be required.”. The claim states what should happen.
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What should you do first when explaining how an author supports a point in a text?
What should you do first when explaining how an author supports a point in a text?
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State the author’s point, then list the reasons and evidence supporting it. Start with the main argument before analyzing support.
State the author’s point, then list the reasons and evidence supporting it. Start with the main argument before analyzing support.
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