Author Claim and Evidence

Grade 5 Reading Worksheet

Read each claim. Circle the sentence that gives the best evidence for it.

1. 1.

   Claim: Exercise makes the heart stronger.

   • Some people jog in the morning.
   • Doctors measured a lower resting heart rate in people who exercised for a month.
   • Exercise is better than anything else.
2. 2.

   Claim: Practice improved the choir's performance.

   • The stage curtain was red.
   • Choirs always sound wonderful.
   • The choir missed fewer notes after two weeks of rehearsals.
3. 3.

   Claim: The new swing set made recess more popular.

   • More students stayed outside for the whole recess after the swing set was built.
   • The swing set is painted green.
   • Swings are the best part of school.
4. 4.

   Claim: Bike lanes can make travel safer.

   • Many bikes have two wheels.
   • After lanes were added, fewer bike accidents were reported.
   • Bike lanes are better than roads.
5. 5.

   Claim: The longer school bus route saved fuel.

   • The bus is painted yellow.
   • Buses are an important part of life.
   • The bus company's records showed it used less fuel after the route was shortened.
6. 6.

   Claim: Reusable bottles reduce trash.

   • The cafeteria threw away fewer plastic bottles after students switched.
   • Water can be cold.
   • Plastic bottles are bad.