Apply Reading Standards to Informational Texts - 5th Grade Writing
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Which detail best supports the point “Recycling reduces waste”?
Which detail best supports the point “Recycling reduces waste”?
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Recycling keeps paper and plastic out of landfills. This directly explains how recycling reduces waste.
Recycling keeps paper and plastic out of landfills. This directly explains how recycling reduces waste.
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Identify the strongest evidence type for a science claim: personal story, expert quote, or rumor.
Identify the strongest evidence type for a science claim: personal story, expert quote, or rumor.
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Expert quote. Experts provide credible, research-based evidence.
Expert quote. Experts provide credible, research-based evidence.
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What is a reason in an informational text’s argument?
What is a reason in an informational text’s argument?
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A statement that explains why the author’s point is true. Reasons provide the "why" behind the author's main claim.
A statement that explains why the author’s point is true. Reasons provide the "why" behind the author's main claim.
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Identify the evidence: “Fruit has vitamin C and fiber that help the body.”
Identify the evidence: “Fruit has vitamin C and fiber that help the body.”
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Fruit has vitamin C and fiber that help the body. Specific facts about vitamins support the health claim.
Fruit has vitamin C and fiber that help the body. Specific facts about vitamins support the health claim.
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Which type of evidence is most objective: opinion, fact, or personal preference?
Which type of evidence is most objective: opinion, fact, or personal preference?
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Fact. Facts can be verified, unlike opinions or preferences.
Fact. Facts can be verified, unlike opinions or preferences.
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Which phrase most often signals evidence is coming: “for example,” “in my view,” or “maybe”?
Which phrase most often signals evidence is coming: “for example,” “in my view,” or “maybe”?
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For example. This phrase introduces specific examples as proof.
For example. This phrase introduces specific examples as proof.
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Which phrase most often signals a reason is coming: “because,” “perhaps,” or “I wonder”?
Which phrase most often signals a reason is coming: “because,” “perhaps,” or “I wonder”?
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Because. This word introduces explanations for claims.
Because. This word introduces explanations for claims.
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What does it mean to identify which evidence supports which point?
What does it mean to identify which evidence supports which point?
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Match each detail to the specific claim it helps prove. Connect each piece of evidence to its related claim.
Match each detail to the specific claim it helps prove. Connect each piece of evidence to its related claim.
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Identify the point: “School lunches should include more fresh fruit.”
Identify the point: “School lunches should include more fresh fruit.”
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School lunches should include more fresh fruit. This is the main claim the author wants accepted.
School lunches should include more fresh fruit. This is the main claim the author wants accepted.
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Identify the reason: “School lunches should include fruit because it improves health.”
Identify the reason: “School lunches should include fruit because it improves health.”
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It improves health. The "because" clause gives the reason for the point.
It improves health. The "because" clause gives the reason for the point.
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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 accept. The central argument the author wants readers to believe.
The main idea or claim the author wants the reader to accept. The central argument the author wants readers to believe.
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Which sentence is evidence, not a reason: A) It is healthier. B) A study found fewer colds.
Which sentence is evidence, not a reason: A) It is healthier. B) A study found fewer colds.
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B) A study found fewer colds. Study results are concrete evidence; "healthier" is a reason.
B) A study found fewer colds. Study results are concrete evidence; "healthier" is a reason.
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Which detail is irrelevant to the point “Bike riding is good exercise”?
Which detail is irrelevant to the point “Bike riding is good exercise”?
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Bikes can be painted many colors. Bike colors don't relate to exercise benefits.
Bikes can be painted many colors. Bike colors don't relate to exercise benefits.
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Which evidence is more reliable: “I think it works” or “The label lists the ingredients”?
Which evidence is more reliable: “I think it works” or “The label lists the ingredients”?
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The label lists the ingredients. Ingredient lists are factual; "I think" is opinion.
The label lists the ingredients. Ingredient lists are factual; "I think" is opinion.
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What is paraphrasing evidence from a source?
What is paraphrasing evidence from a source?
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Restating the source’s ideas in your own words. Paraphrasing conveys meaning without copying.
Restating the source’s ideas in your own words. Paraphrasing conveys meaning without copying.
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What is quoting evidence from a source?
What is quoting evidence from a source?
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Using the exact words from the source with quotation marks. Quotes preserve the original wording exactly.
Using the exact words from the source with quotation marks. Quotes preserve the original wording exactly.
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Which sentence is an opinion, not evidence: “It is the best solution” or “It costs $5 less per month”?
Which sentence is an opinion, not evidence: “It is the best solution” or “It costs $5 less per month”?
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It is the best solution. "Best" is subjective; cost savings are measurable facts.
It is the best solution. "Best" is subjective; cost savings are measurable facts.
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What is a credible source for evidence in informational writing?
What is a credible source for evidence in informational writing?
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A trustworthy source with expertise and accurate information. Credible sources have knowledge and reliability.
A trustworthy source with expertise and accurate information. Credible sources have knowledge and reliability.
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Identify the reason in this sentence: "Schools should start later because students need more sleep."
Identify the reason in this sentence: "Schools should start later because students need more sleep."
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Students need more sleep. The reason explains why schools should start later.
Students need more sleep. The reason explains why schools should start later.
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Identify the point in this sentence: "Schools should start later so students can sleep more."
Identify the point in this sentence: "Schools should start later so students can sleep more."
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Schools should start later. The point is the main claim being argued.
Schools should start later. The point is the main claim being argued.
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