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Multiple Select

Based on the passage, what evidence does the author use to support the claim that the community needs a local park? Select all that apply.

• Kids don't have a safe place to play

• Families have enough communal spaces

• Research shows children with access to parks exercise more

• Health surveys indicate higher satisfaction for residents near parks

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between a reason and evidence in an argument?

• A reason explains why a claim is made, while evidence provides proof for the reason.

• A reason is a fact, while evidence is an opinion.

• A reason is always a statistic, while evidence is a story.

• A reason and evidence are the same thing.

Open Ended

Explain how you can distinguish between a fact and an opinion when reading a text about a place like Florida Caverns State Park.

Multiple Choice

Is the statement 'Florida Caverns State Park is the best vacation spot in Florida' a fact or an opinion?

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

Which claim does the author make in the selection “Visit Florida Caverns State Park”?

• Florida Caverns State Park is less crowded than theme parks.

• Florida Caverns State Park offers more activities than beaches.

• Florida Caverns State Park is the best vacation spot in Florida.

• Florida Caverns State Park is closer to visit than other parks.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from paragraph 5 is an opinion?

• Kids will love to search for the many fossils inside the cave.

• The main cave has fossils of shells, sea coral, and fish.

• When the water receded, or went down, sea plants and the bones of animals were left behind.

• But don’t touch—the fossils and rock formations can break easily.

Multiple Choice

What fact does the author use to support the idea that there are fun activities for all ages at Florida Caverns State Park?

• Named for its 32 caves, Florida Caverns State Park is in northwestern Florida, not far from the Alabama border.

• Each drop leaves tiny bits of matter behind, and over time those bits of matter build up into rock.

• It took many thousands of years for each rock formation to take shape.

• The park also has lots of places for afternoon picnics and campouts under the stars.