About this worksheet
Writing from text evidence asks fourth graders to use details from reading as support for their own response. A correct claim is not enough; the writer must cite evidence and explain how the evidence proves the point. Students may copy a detail without connecting it to the claim, or they may add an opinion that the source does not support. This worksheet gives short source facts and asks students to choose the strongest claim, evidence, and explanation. Ask your child to use the frame, This evidence proves the claim because. If the because part is missing, the response is not finished. The practice stays close to real classroom writing: students choose moves that fit a prompt, audience, source, and time frame. After each answer, they should be able to explain how the choice makes the writing clearer, better supported, or easier for a reader to use.
What your child will learn
- Match claims and evidence
- Explain cited details
- Use source facts
- Avoid weak evidence
- Write supported responses
Worked example
The claim that sunlight affected the oven is supported by evidence that cheese melted faster in direct sun than under clouds.
Common mistake
Copying a detail from the text without explaining how it supports the claim.
Helpful hint
A strong response connects claim, evidence, and explanation.
Worksheet 1