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Reading: Informational Text4th Grade

RI.4.8

Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text.

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Ask 'What point is the author making? What evidence do they give to back it up?'
Free sample questions
  1. Question 1
    Schools should offer more art classes. Studies show that students in art programs score higher on standardized tests. Art also teaches creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration. The author supports their point with —
    • No evidence
    • Personal opinions only
    • Research studies and specific skills art teaches
    • A story about an artist
  2. Question 2
    In a text, an author writes: 'Recess actually helps students learn and focus better in class. For example, some schools have seen that students who get a good break outside perform 20% better on their math and reading tests after lunch.' How does the author use the information about students performing 20% better on tests?
    • To explain what kind of tests students take after recess.
    • To give an opinion about why students like recess.
    • To provide a specific fact that supports the idea that recess helps students learn better.
    • To show that school tests are very important.
  3. Question 3
    Endangered species need stronger legal protections. The bald eagle was nearly extinct until the Endangered Species Act helped its population recover from 417 pairs in 1963 to over 316,000 today. How does the bald eagle example support the author's point?
    • It proves that legal protections actually work to save species
    • It changes the topic to birds
    • It shows eagles are pretty
    • It's just an interesting fact

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