Combine Information From Sources
Grade 5 - Reading - Building Confidence

Source A: An elder's interview describes the first grocery on the block. Source B: A student survey asks for portraits of current neighbors. Which conclusion combines both sources?
- The mural can honor history and show the people who live there now.
- A quick repair helps shops now, but a wider bridge responds to growing bicycle use.
- Different surfaces warmed at different rates under afternoon sun.
- Tessa's preparation and slower pace helped her handle the crowded board.
Which detail comes from Source A about "Solar Garden"? Source A: A class chart says the clear cover raised soil temperature by 4 degrees.
- An elder's interview describes the first grocery on the block.
- A class chart says the clear cover raised soil temperature by 4 degrees.
- A survey shows most shop owners preferred a two-week repair.
- A weather notice says gusts may reach 35 miles per hour near cliffs.
Which detail comes from Source B about "Lighthouse Trail"? Source B: A birding map marks active nests beside the marsh path.
- A second log says the slower run sorted 25 books with one error.
- An observation log lists butterflies stopping where milkweed already grows.
- A score sheet shows her opponent used half as much time.
- A birding map marks active nests beside the marsh path.
Why is "The slower setting reduced errors enough to make sorting more reliable." stronger than using only one source?
- it ignores Source B
- it repeats only the title
- it avoids evidence
- it includes information from both sources
Which question helps combine sources about "Solar Garden"?
- Which word has the most letters?
- Can one source be ignored?
- Which source has the shorter sentence?
- What does each source add to the same issue?
Source A: A survey shows most shop owners preferred a two-week repair. Source B: A traffic count shows bicycle use doubled in three years. Which conclusion combines both sources?
- A quick repair helps shops now, but a wider bridge responds to growing bicycle use.
- Tessa's preparation and slower pace helped her handle the crowded board.
- On a windy day, the marsh path is safer and still offers something to observe.
- The mural can honor history and show the people who live there now.
Which detail comes from Source A about "Lighthouse Trail"? Source A: A weather notice says gusts may reach 35 miles per hour near cliffs.
- A weather notice says gusts may reach 35 miles per hour near cliffs.
- A data table shows rock temperature rose 12 degrees after noon.
- A coach's note says Tessa spent extra time on crowded-board puzzles.
- An elder's interview describes the first grocery on the block.
Which detail comes from Source B about "River Bridge"? Source B: A traffic count shows bicycle use doubled in three years.
- A birding map marks active nests beside the marsh path.
- A traffic count shows bicycle use doubled in three years.
- A journal note says shade cloth prevented wilting on the hottest day.
- A student survey asks for portraits of current neighbors.
Why is "Clear plastic helped early growth, while shade cloth protected plants from heat." stronger than using only one source?
- it repeats only the title
- it ignores Source B
- it includes information from both sources
- it avoids evidence
Which question helps combine sources about "Community Mural"?
- Can one source be ignored?
- What does each source add to the same issue?
- Which word has the most letters?
- Which source has the shorter sentence?