Find the Best Evidence
Main Idea: Bees help plants grow.
Which detail BEST supports this?
A. Bees are yellow and black.
B. Bees carry pollen from flower to flower.
C. Bees have wings.
D. Bees live in hives.
B. Bees carry pollen from flower to flower.
Claim: Dogs make great pets.
Which evidence supports this?
A. Dogs have four legs.
B. Dogs are loyal and enjoy spending time with their owners.
C. Dogs bark loudly.
D. Dogs have fur.
B. Dogs are loyal and enjoy spending time with their owners.
Story: A student fails a test but studies hard and improves.
Theme?
A. Never give up
B. Sharing is caring
C. Honesty is important
D. Be kind to animals
A. Never give up.
Main Idea: The storm was very strong.
Which evidence supports this?
A. The sky was blue.
B. The wind knocked down trees and power lines.
C. Birds were flying.
D. It was nighttime.
B. The wind knocked down trees and power lines.
Claim: Reading is fun.
Best evidence?
A. Books have pages.
B. Reading can take you on exciting adventures.
C. Books are heavy.
D. Books have covers.
B. Reading can take you on exciting adventures.
Main Idea: Exercise is important.
A. Many people like sports.
B. Exercise helps keep your body strong and healthy.
C. Sports teams wear uniforms.
D. Gyms are large buildings.
B. Exercise helps keep your body strong and healthy.
Claim: School gardens are helpful.
A. Gardens have soil.
B. Students learn how plants grow by working in gardens.
C. Gardens have fences.
D. Gardens can be large.
B. Students learn how plants grow by working in gardens.
Story: Two friends help each other during a difficult project.
Theme?
A. Courage
B. Friendship and teamwork
C. Curiosity
D. Patience
B. Friendship and teamwork.
Main Idea: The dog was very excited.
A. The dog slept quietly.
B. The dog wagged its tail and jumped around the room.
C. The dog drank water.
D. The dog walked slowly.
Claim: Exercise helps people stay healthy.
Best evidence?
A. Exercise strengthens muscles and the heart.
B. Exercise can be fun.
C. Exercise happens outside.
D. Exercise takes time.
A. Exercise strengthens muscles and the heart.
Main Idea: Reading every day helps students improve.
A. Libraries have many books.
B. Students can read different genres.
C. Reading daily builds vocabulary and comprehension skills.
D. Books have many pages.
C. Reading daily builds vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Claim: Water is important for living things.
A. Water can be clear.
B. Plants need water to grow.
C. Water is in oceans.
D. Water can be cold.
B. Plants need water to grow.
Story: A boy lies and loses his friend’s trust.
Theme?
A. Honesty is important
B. Work hard
C. Try new things
D. Help animals
A. Honesty is important.
Main Idea: The forest was quiet.
A. Birds were singing loudly.
B. Leaves rustled in the wind.
C. No animals could be heard anywhere.
D. The trees were tall.
C. No animals could be heard anywhere.
Claim: Penguins are great swimmers.
A. Penguins live in cold places.
B. Penguins use flippers to move quickly through water.
C. Penguins eat fish.
D. Penguins have feathers.
B. Penguins use flippers to move quickly through water.
Main Idea: Trees are important to the environment.
A. Trees grow in forests.
B. Trees can be tall or short.
C. Trees provide oxygen and homes for animals.
D. Trees have bark.
C. Trees provide oxygen and homes for animals.
Claim: Practice helps people improve.
A. People practice sports.
B. Practice helps athletes develop stronger skills.
C. Practice can take time.
D. Practice happens after school.
B. Practice helps athletes develop stronger skills.
Story: A girl keeps practicing piano even when it is difficult.
Theme?
A. Courage
B. Practice makes progress
C. Friendship
D. Curiosity
B. Practice makes progress.
Main Idea: The character was nervous.
A. She laughed loudly.
B. Her hands shook as she spoke.
C. She walked calmly.
D. She smiled happily.
B. Her hands shook as she spoke.
Claim: School is important.
A. School buildings are large.
B. School teaches students skills they will use in the future.
C. School has desks.
D. School has teachers.
B. School buildings are large.
Main Idea: Recycling helps the planet.
A. Recycling bins are often blue.
B. Recycling trucks collect trash.
C. Recycling reduces waste in landfills.
D. Recycling centers are busy.
C. Recycling reduces waste in landfills.
Claim: Teamwork helps people succeed.
A. Teams have many players.
B. Teams wear uniforms.
C. Working together helps people solve problems faster.
D. Teams play games.
C. Working together helps people solve problems faster.
Story: A group of kids work together to clean their park.
Theme?
A. Teamwork improves communities
B. School is important
C. Reading is fun
D. Winter is cold
A. Teamwork improves communities.
Main Idea: The team worked well together.
A. Each player helped pass the ball and encouraged teammates.
B. The team wore blue uniforms.
C. The game was outside.
D. The players were tall.
A. Each player helped pass the ball and encouraged teammates.
Claim: The desert is very hot.
A. Cactus plants grow there.
B. Temperatures in deserts can reach over 100°F during the day.
C. Sand covers the ground.
D. Lizards live there.
B. Temperatures in deserts can reach over 100°F during the day.