Supporting Evidence (set 2)

Peanuts are a type of seed called a legume because their seeds grow inside of a pod. However, they are very different from other legumes. First of all, peanuts are grown underground. All other legumes, such as beans, are grown above ground. Also, peanuts have a hard shell, whereas other legumes have soft pods. Lastly, peanuts can be used in a variety of ways. Most people enjoy peanuts ground into peanut butter, but they can also be boiled, roasted, eaten raw, or mixed into a candy bar.

How does the author develop the point that peanuts are different than other legumes?

• By explaining the sequence of a peanut’s life cycle

• By listing the other legumes that contrast to the peanut

• By explaining their opinion about how peanuts taste

• By listing the three reasons why they are different

The three main states of matter are liquid, solids and gases. Physical changes can cause matter to alter states. Water is unique because it can transform between all three states with only a change in temperature. If frozen, liquid water becomes solid ice. When the temperature rises, the ice will return to a liquid state. Heated water can also create steam, which is a gas. If the gas is left to cool back down, it will return to liquid form.

What is the author’s main point?

• There are three states of matter

• If water is frozen, it will become ice

• Temperature changes allow water to transform into any state of matter

• Water is a state of matter

Madagascar is an island off the coast of Africa. It has such a rare population of animals and plants that some ecologists call it the eighth continent of the world. Over 70 percent of Madagascar’s wildlife and 90 percent of its plants are found nowhere else in the world. The most common example is the lemur. All species of wild lemur can only be found on this African island. Due to deforestation, they are all currently classified as endangered. Madagascar is also home to the third-largest coral reef system called Toliara.

How does the author support the point that Madagascar is important to the lemur population?

• Some ecologists call the island the eighth continent.

• All species of wild lemur are found on this island.

• Lemurs are currently classified as endangered.

• Madagascar is also home to the coral reef called Toliara.

It is an American tradition to light fireworks in celebration of holidays and other special occasions. However, the first fireworks date back to ancient China. The Chinese lit bamboo, and the air inside the hollow stalks would create a loud explosion. The idea then went a step further with the addition of gunpowder placed inside the stalk. Metal shavings were added to create a sparkle effect. The invention made its way to Europe and later the Americas.

What is the author’s main point?

• Americans light fireworks to celebrate holidays.

• Gunpowder creates the loud explosions.

• Metal shavings are added to fireworks.

• Fireworks were invented in ancient China.

Jane Goodall is a famous anthropologist, best known for her work with chimpanzees in Africa. Born in 1934, she grew up with a deep love for animals, especially chimpanzees. She started studying chimps in 1960 without any formal schooling. What made Jane different from other scientists was her ability to focus on each animal’s personality. She discovered many characteristics of chimpanzees that no on else had before. At one point, she lived among a troop of chimps and became part of their daily interactions. She has earned several awards for her accomplishments and created the Jane Goodall Institute in 1977.

Which quote supports the statement that Jane was a different scientist?

• “At one point, she lived among a troop of chimps and became part of their daily interactions.”

• “Jane Goodall is a famous anthropologist, best known for her work with chimpanzees in Africa.”

• “She has earned several awards for her accomplishments and created the Jane Goodall Institute in 1977.”

• “Born in 1934, she grew up with a deep love for animals…”