Support a Claim With Evidence
Grade 5 - Writing - Building Confidence
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Which evidence best supports the claim "The town should paint protected bike lanes near the park."?
- The exhibit includes letters, tools, maps, and photographs from the town's first train station.
- Students could measure plant growth, test soil, and record weather data.
- A survey found that 64 students wanted access to building tools and coding kits.
- The transportation count recorded 118 bicycles on the park road in one afternoon.
Which detail is weak evidence for the claim "The library should add a small makerspace."?
- students could practice design thinking after school
- Makerspaces often include shared tools, recycled materials, and design challenges.
- The library has windows.
- A survey found that 64 students wanted access to building tools and coding kits.
Which reason is best supported by this evidence: A survey found that 64 students wanted access to building tools and coding kits.
- a garden would give students hands-on science practice
- students could practice design thinking after school
- museum exhibits would provide primary-source details
- clear labels would help students sort waste correctly
Which explanation connects the evidence to the claim about bike lanes?
- This fact explains why exhibits can strengthen research writing.
- This fact explains how the lane design improves safety.
- This fact shows what resources the library would need.
- This fact explains why garden location affects plant growth.
Which argument link is strongest?
- Claim: Bicycles can be many colors. Evidence: The town should paint protected bike lanes near the park.
- Claim: The town should paint protected bike lanes near the park. Evidence: Bicycles can be many colors.
- Claim: none Evidence: none
- Claim: The town should paint protected bike lanes near the park. Evidence: The transportation count recorded 118 bicycles on the park road in one afternoon.