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Text Evidence Practice

Read each short passage within the question. Choose evidence that supports the stated claim, rather than a detail that is merely true or a conclusion the passage does not establish.

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Allow five to ten minutes. Read every passage twice and explain how the selected detail supports the claim. No outside reading is required.

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Supporting a trait

Passage: 'Before the trip, Imani packed a map, checked the weather, and filled her water bottle.' Which detail best supports the claim that Imani prepared for the trip?

She checked the weather. Her name is Imani. A trip can be exciting.
Answer: A.

Checking the weather is an action taken before the trip to prepare. The name is unrelated, and the passage does not describe excitement.

Using an observation

Passage: 'At noon, the playground was empty. By three, children filled the swings and slide.' Which detail supports the claim that the playground became busier?

The playground was empty at noon. Children filled the swings and slide by three. The playground must have new equipment.
Answer: B.

The later observation shows people using the playground. The earlier emptiness supplies a comparison but does not alone show the increase.

Evidence for a feeling

Passage: 'When the lost puppy returned, Luis smiled and hugged it.' Which detail supports the claim that Luis felt happy about the return?

The puppy had been lost. Luis owns many animals. Luis smiled and hugged the puppy.
Answer: C.

The smile and hug support an inference of happiness. Having other animals is not stated.

Evidence for cause

Passage: 'The path flooded after heavy rain. The class used the indoor hallway instead.' Which detail best explains the change in route?

The path flooded after heavy rain. The class had a teacher. The hallway was painted blue.
Answer: A.

The flooded path explains why the class changed routes. Neither a teacher nor blue paint is mentioned in the passage.

Staying within the text

Passage: 'Mina borrowed a book about whales and read it during lunch.' Which claim has direct support?

Whales are Mina's favorite animals. Mina read a book about whales during lunch. Mina has read every book in the library.
Answer: B.

The passage directly states the first claim. It does not establish Mina's favorite animal or all the books she has read.

Comparing details

Passage: 'The first bridge model held two blocks. After adding a support, Jo's model held six.' Which evidence best supports the claim that the revised model held more?

Jo built a model. All bridges need the same support. It held six blocks instead of two.
Answer: C.

Comparing six blocks with two directly supports the increase. The passage does not establish a rule about all bridges.

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  1. Supporting a trait

    Passage: 'Before the trip, Imani packed a map, checked the weather, and filled her water bottle.' Which detail best supports the claim that Imani prepared for the trip?

    Answer: She checked the weather.

    Checking the weather is an action taken before the trip to prepare. The name is unrelated, and the passage does not describe excitement.

  2. Using an observation

    Passage: 'At noon, the playground was empty. By three, children filled the swings and slide.' Which detail supports the claim that the playground became busier?

    Answer: Children filled the swings and slide by three.

    The later observation shows people using the playground. The earlier emptiness supplies a comparison but does not alone show the increase.

  3. Evidence for a feeling

    Passage: 'When the lost puppy returned, Luis smiled and hugged it.' Which detail supports the claim that Luis felt happy about the return?

    Answer: Luis smiled and hugged the puppy.

    The smile and hug support an inference of happiness. Having other animals is not stated.

  4. Evidence for cause

    Passage: 'The path flooded after heavy rain. The class used the indoor hallway instead.' Which detail best explains the change in route?

    Answer: The path flooded after heavy rain.

    The flooded path explains why the class changed routes. Neither a teacher nor blue paint is mentioned in the passage.

  5. Staying within the text

    Passage: 'Mina borrowed a book about whales and read it during lunch.' Which claim has direct support?

    Answer: Mina read a book about whales during lunch.

    The passage directly states the first claim. It does not establish Mina's favorite animal or all the books she has read.

  6. Comparing details

    Passage: 'The first bridge model held two blocks. After adding a support, Jo's model held six.' Which evidence best supports the claim that the revised model held more?

    Answer: It held six blocks instead of two.

    Comparing six blocks with two directly supports the increase. The passage does not establish a rule about all bridges.

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Write a three-sentence paragraph and a claim about it. Ask a partner to identify the strongest supporting detail.

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