Text Evidence

Lightning is the flash of light that occurs when electricity moves between clouds or between a cloud and the ground.

A lightning bolt that flashes in the sky can reach a temperature of 60,000 degrees Fahrenheit. That is about five times hotter than the sun! The heat from lightning causes the surrounding air to expand, resulting in the loud sound known as thunder.

What evidence can you find that explains how thunder is created??

• Thunder is created from the rain.

• Heat from the lightning creates thunder.

• Running a comb through your hair creates thunder.

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Did you know that tornadoes come from thunderstorms? Thunderclouds build up when cool, dry air runs into warm, wet air. If enough cool air runs into warm air, clouds can start to gain energy and power. A tornado can result from this energy. A tornado is a spinning column created by the thunderstorm’s strong winds. The winds are so strong that they can pick up water, dust, and scraps. A tornado can spin over 200 miles per hour, which means that it has a lot of force.

How do clouds gain enough energy to create a tornado?

• The wind provides energy.

• Water and dust help provide energy.

• If Cool air and warm air run into each other it could provide enough energy.

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On a spring night in 2007, disaster struck a small town in Kansas. Winds were estimated to be more than 200 miles per hour. In less than ten minutes, the town was destroyed. Ten people lost their lives.

When the storm had passed, people climbed out from their basement through the rubble. Cars and trucks had been thrown about. Homes were crushed, or simply ripped from the ground. There’s really nothing left,” said one resident.

Describe what happened to the small town using text evidence to prove your answer.

• There was a fire that destroyed the town.

• Cars, trucks, and homes were destroyed.

• The storm only lasted 10 minutes.

• They had a celebration.

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You may be surprised to hear that earthquakes are not rare. In fact, earthquakes happen every day somewhere in the world. Most of them are weak. There are times, however, when an earthquake is very powerful and causes a lot of damage. One strong earthquake can destroy houses, bridges, railroad tracks, and more.

Can you describe why earthquakes are so dangerous?

• Earthquakes are rare.

• It can destroy houses, bridges, railroad tracks and other things.

• They only happen in North America.

• Earthquakes are mostly weak.

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Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, which of the following options is NOT supported by the text:

• Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.
• Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.
• There are many breeds of dogs.
• Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.

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In real life, people who can back up an opinion about a text with Textual Evidence are taken more seriously than people who can only give a reason of “just because".

• True
• False

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Cat-egories

There are many kinds of house cats. Around 50 different breeds exist. House cats have a variety of colors and types of fur. Let's learn about a few breeds. The LaPerm actually has curly fur, which looks like it has been styled at a salon. The Ocicat has spots. It's names after the ocelot, a wild jungle cat that it resembles. The Sphynx cat can be completely devoid of fur. It has big pointed ears and looks like a cat you might see in an ancient Egyptian drawing. What kind of cat would you like as a pet?

What evidence from the text supports the claim that LaPerm cats have fur?

• It is named after a wild jungle cat which is resembles.

• It has big pointed ears.

• The LaPerm actually has curly fur, which looks like it has been styled at a salon.

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Cat-egories

There are many kinds of house cats. Around 50 different breeds exist. House cats have a variety of colors and types of fur. Let's learn about a few breeds. The LaPerm actually has curly fur, which looks like it has been styled at a salon. The Ocicat has spots. It's names after the ocelot, a wild jungle cat that it resembles. The Sphynx cat can be completely devoid of fur. It has big pointed ears and looks like a cat you might see in an ancient Egyptian drawing. What kind of cat would you like as a pet?

According to the text, what kind of markings does an Ocicat have?

• House cats have a variety of colors and types of fur.

• The Sphynx cat can be completely devoid of fur.

• Around 50 different breeds of cats.

• The Ocicat has spots. It's named after the ocelot, a wild jungle cat that it resembles.

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Cat-egories

There are many kinds of house cats. Around 50 different breeds exist. House cats have a variety of colors and types of fur. Let's learn about a few breeds. The LaPerm actually has curly fur, which looks like it has been styled at a salon. The Ocicat has spots. It's names after the ocelot, a wild jungle cat that it resembles. The Sphynx cat can be completely devoid of fur. It has big pointed ears and looks like a cat you might see in an ancient Egyptian drawing. What kind of cat would you like as a pet?

According to the text, what kind of markings does an Ocicat have?

• House cats have a variety of colors and types of fur.

• The Sphynx cat can be completely devoid of fur.

• Around 50 different breeds of cats.

• The Ocicat has spots. It's named after the ocelot, a wild jungle cat that it resembles.

Horrible Hilarious Hiccups

At some point in your life, you've probably had the hiccups. Hiccups can be funny or annoying, but what causes them? Normally when you breathe in, a muscle in your abdomen called the diaphragm tightens, or contracts, and your lungs fill with air. Sometimes, the diaphragm contracts too quickly. What does that cause? That causes you to hiccup over and over. Normally hiccups only last for a few minutes. But in rare cases they can last for days or even weeks. The longest case of hiccups ever recorded was 68 years!

According to the text, what causes hiccups?

• Hiccups are a result of your diaphragm contracting too quickly.

• The best way to get rid of hiccups is to hold your breath.

• Hiccups are caused by chewing bubble gum.

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