Write From Text Evidence
Grade 5 - Writing - On Level
NameDate
Which evidence best supports this written claim: The cafeteria should start a clearer recycling system.
- The signs are okay.
- Lunch starts at 12:10.
- During a lunch audit, half of the recyclable bottles were placed in the trash.
- I saw a bottle. I tossed it. It was wrong.
Which sentence explains how the evidence supports the claim? Evidence: The transportation count recorded 118 bicycles on the park road in one afternoon.
- This fact explains why exhibits can strengthen research writing.
- This fact explains how the lane design improves safety.
- This fact explains why garden location affects plant growth.
- This fact shows what resources the library would need.
Which citation sentence uses text evidence accurately?
- According to School Garden Study, students learn more when they collect garden data (12).
- The Town Transportation Count recorded 118 bicycles on the park road (2).
- School Communication Notes recommends grouping events by date and audience (5).
- The Cafeteria Waste Audit found that half of recyclable bottles were trashed (3).
What should come after a quote or paraphrase in text-based writing?
- an explanation of how the evidence supports the idea
- a new claim with no support
- an unrelated joke
- a copied paragraph without comment
Which evidence is too weak for the claim "The library should add a small makerspace."?
- Students could measure plant growth, test soil, and record weather data.
- The transportation count recorded 118 bicycles on the park road in one afternoon.
- In a trial week, classrooms answered schedule questions correctly more often after student-written announcements.
- The library has windows.