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What is a claim?
A. A detail that proves something
B. What the author believes or says is true
C. A picture in the text
D. A question the reader asks
B. What the author believes or says is true
A claim is what the author is trying to convince you (the reader) is true.
Which sentence BEST supports the claim: “Recess is important for students”?
A. Recess happens every day at school
B. Some students like recess more than math
C. Recess gives students time to exercise and focus better in class
D. The playground has swings and slides
Answer: C
Explanation: This gives a clear reason (exercise and focus) that supports why recess is important.
Video Check: What did Amelia do in the video to understand the text better?
A. She skipped parts she didn’t like
B. She separated the claim from the evidence
C. She looked at the pictures
D. She looked in the glossary
Answer: B
Explanation: The video showed Amelia identifying what the author claimed and then finding the evidence that supports it.
Which of these is the BEST example of evidence?
A. I think this is a good idea
B."I saw the sky turn gray before the storm happened".
C. This reminds me of my life
D. The author says, “Exercise helps your heart stay strong.
D. The author says, “Exercise helps your heart stay strong.
Explanation: Strong evidence comes directly from the text, like a quote or fact
. Which answer shows the STRONGEST evidence for the claim: “Reading every day improves skills”?
A. Reading is fun for some students
B. Many students read books at home
C. Studies show students who read daily have better vocabulary and comprehension
D. Books come in different genres
Answer: C
Explanation: This includes a study, which is strong evidence that clearly supports the claim.
Paragraph:
Many kids should play outside every day. Playing outside helps kids stay healthy and strong. It also gives them a chance to make friends and have fun.
Question:
What is ONE piece of evidence that supports the claim that kids should play outside?
A. Kids like video games
B. Playing outside helps kids stay healthy and strong
C. Some kids make best friends outside by playing
D. The weather is sometimes bad
B. Playing outside helps kids stay healthy and strong
Paragraph:
Some schools are adding more art classes. Art helps students be creative and express their feelings. Studies also show that students in art classes can improve their problem-solving skills.
Question:
Which sentence is the STRONGEST evidence that supports the claim that schools should add more art classes?
A. Some schools are adding more art classes
B. Art helps students be creative and express their feelings
C. Studies show students in art classes improve problem-solving skills
D. Students like drawing and painting
Answer: C
Explanation: This is the strongest because it includes results from studies, which is stronger than opinions or general statements.