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Mrs. Johnson lived next door to the Smith family. One day, she noticed Mr. Smith struggling to mow his overgrown lawn. Without hesitation, Mrs. Johnson grabbed her own lawnmower and helped Mr. Smith finish the job. The next week, she baked cookies and brought them over to the Smiths. "I just wanted to check in and see if you needed any help around the house," she said with a smile.

Claim: Mrs. Johnson is a kind neighbor

Which piece of evidence best supports this claim?

• According to the text, "Mrs. Johnson lived next door to the Smith family."

• According to the text "Mr. Smith was struggling to mow his lawn."

• According to the text, "Mrs. Johnson helped Mr. Smith finish mowing the lawn."

• According to the text, "The lawn was overgrown."

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

Jake was nervous about auditioning for the school play. He had never performed on stage before. His friend Mia encouraged him to try out, saying, "You're great at telling stories, Jake. You'll do amazing!" On the day of the audition, Jake took a deep breath and gave it his all. To his surprise, he was cast as the lead role.

Claim: Jake was anxious about the audition.

Which sentence from the passage best supports this claim?

• The text states, "Jake was nervous about auditioning for the school play."

• The text states, "He had never performed on stage before."

• The text states, "His friend Mia encouraged him to try out."

• The text states, "Jake was cast as the lead role."

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

Sarah had been saving her allowance for months to buy a new bike. Finally, she had enough money. She went to the store with her dad and chose a shiny blue bicycle with a basket on the front. As soon as they got home, Sarah took her new bike for a ride around the neighborhood, feeling the wind in her hair and smiling from ear to ear.

Claim: Sarah was excited about her new bike.

Which piece of evidence best supports this claim?

• According to the text, Sarah had been saving her allowance for months."

• According to the text, " She chose a shiny blue bicycle with a basket."

• According to the text, " Sarah went to the store with her dad."

• According to the text, "Sarah took her new bike for a ride, smiling from ear to ear."

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

One rainy afternoon, Lily was walking home from school when she heard a soft whimpering sound. She looked around and spotted a small puppy shivering under a bush. Without thinking twice, Lily crouched down and gently coaxed the puppy out. She took off her jacket and wrapped it around the little dog to keep it warm. Lily decided to take the puppy home and care for it until she could find its owner.

Claim: Lily is compassionate and caring.

Which piece of evidence best supports this claim?

• The text states, "Lily was walking home from school."

• The text states, "She heard a soft whimpering sound."

• The text states, "Lily wrapped her jacket around the puppy to keep it warm."

• The text states, "The puppy was shivering under a bush."

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

During the annual science fair, students were excited to showcase their projects. Maria had worked hard on her volcano experiment, which erupted with colorful baking soda and vinegar. When the judges came around, Maria explained her project clearly and answered all their questions confidently. At the end of the day, she won first place for her creativity and effort.

Claim: Maria was dedicated to her science project.

Which sentence from the passage best supports this claim?

• The author states, "Students were excited to showcase their projects."

• The author states, "Maria had worked hard on her volcano experiment."

• The author states, "The judges came around to see the projects."

• The author states, "She won first place for her creativity and effort."

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

The students in Mr. Thompson's class decided to start a garden at school. They planted tomatoes, carrots, and flowers. Every week, they took turns watering the plants and pulling out weeds. One day, they noticed that the tomatoes were starting to turn red. The students cheered with excitement, knowing their hard work was paying off.

Claim: The students were committed to taking care of the garden.

Which piece of evidence best supports this claim?

• According to the text, "The students planted tomatoes, carrots, and flowers."

• The author states, "They took turns watering the plants and pulling out weeds."

• The text says, "The tomatoes were starting to turn red."

• The text states, "Mr. Thompson's class decided to start a garden."

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

The championship basketball game was finally here, and the whole school was buzzing with excitement. Jake, the team captain, had practiced every day for weeks. During the game, he made several impressive shots and encouraged his teammates to keep pushing forward. In the final seconds, Jake scored the winning basket, and the crowd erupted in cheers.

Claim: Jake is a dedicated athlete.

Which piece of evidence best supports this claim?

• According to the text, "The championship basketball game was finally here."

• According to the text, "Jake practiced every day for weeks."

• According to the text, "The crowd erupted in cheers."

• According to the text, "He made several impressive shots during the game."

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

Ella had always loved painting. This year, she decided to enter her artwork in the annual school art show. She spent hours each day working on her painting of a sunset over the ocean. On the day of the show, Ella stood proudly next to her painting, explaining her inspiration to everyone who stopped by. When the judges announced the winners, Ella was thrilled to receive a special award for her creativity.

Claim: Ella is passionate about art.

Which piece of evidence best supports this claim?

• The text states, "Ella had always loved painting."

• The text states, "She spent hours each day working on her painting."

• The text states, "Ella stood proudly next to her painting."

• The text states, "She received a special award for her creativity."

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

Last weekend, the Johnson family went on a camping trip in the mountains. They set up their tent near a beautiful lake. Each day, they hiked through the woods, exploring nature and spotting different animals. At night, they gathered around the campfire to roast marshmallows and tell stories. The family agreed that it was one of the best trips they had ever taken.

Claim: The Johnson family enjoyed their camping trip.

Which sentence from the passage best supports this claim?

• The author states, "The Johnson family went on a camping trip in the mountains."

• The author states, "They set up their tent near a beautiful lake."

• The author states, "They gathered around the campfire to roast marshmallows and tell stories."

• The author states, "The family agreed that it was one of the best trips they had ever taken."

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

At Lincoln Elementary, the library was a favorite place for students. It was filled with colorful books and cozy reading nooks. Ms. Rivera, the librarian, always encouraged students to explore new genres and discover different authors. Every month, she hosted a book club where students could discuss their favorite stories and share their thoughts. Many students looked forward to these meetings.

Claim: The library is an important part of the students' education.

Which piece of evidence best supports this claim?

• According to the text, "The library was filled with colorful books and cozy reading nooks."

• According to the text, "Ms. Rivera encouraged students to explore new genres."

• According to the text, "Every month, she hosted a book club for students."

• According to the text, "Many students looked forward to the book club meetings."

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5