Develop a Topic With Facts
Grade 5 - Writing - On Level
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Which fact best develops an informative paragraph about field trip planning?
- Some plants grow faster when they receive six or more hours of sunlight.
- Protected lanes use markings or barriers to separate bicycles from cars.
- Primary sources are records or objects from the time being studied.
- Recycling signs work best when they use simple words and matching pictures.
Which explanation belongs after this fact: Makerspaces often include shared tools, recycled materials, and design challenges.
- This fact explains why exhibits can strengthen research writing.
- This fact explains how the lane design improves safety.
- This fact explains how organization improves communication.
- This fact shows what resources the library would need.
Which detail belongs under the topic morning announcements?
- letters from the town's first train station
- 118 bicycles used the road in one afternoon
- events are grouped by date and audience
- half of recyclable bottles went into trash bins
Which sentence is too opinion-based for an informative paragraph about school recycling?
- This fact explains why labels can change sorting behavior.
- Recycling signs work best when they use simple words and matching pictures.
- half of recyclable bottles went into trash bins
- The signs are okay.
Which pair develops the topic with a fact and explanation?
- Recycling signs work best when they use simple words and matching pictures. This fact explains why labels can change sorting behavior.
- I saw a bottle. I tossed it. It was wrong. The bins need labels.
- The cafeteria should start a clearer recycling system. Better labels would reduce mistakes and keep recyclable materials out of the trash.
- The signs are okay. Lunch starts at 12:10.