Author's claim

1)The Florida Everglades is one of the most important places in our country because it is home to many unique plants and animals. 2)Alligators, panthers, and manatees live there, and they cannot be found in many other places. 3)The Everglades also provides fresh water for people and helps protect the land from flooding. 4) Because of these reasons, the Everglades must be protected and cared for so future generations can enjoy it too.

Which sentence states the authors claim?

• 1)The Florida Everglades is one of the most important places in our country because it is home to many unique plants and animals.

• 2)Alligators, panthers, and manatees live there, and they cannot be found in many other places.

• 3)The Everglades also provides fresh water for people and helps protect the land from flooding.

• 4) Because of these reasons, the Everglades must be protected and cared for so future generations can enjoy it too.

The Florida Everglades is one of the most important places in our country because it is home to many unique plants and animals. Alligators, panthers, and manatees live there, and they cannot be found in many other places. The Everglades also provides fresh water for people and helps protect the land from flooding. Because of these reasons, the Everglades must be protected and cared for so future generations can enjoy it too.

What reasons does the author provide as to why the Everglades needs to be protected?

• It has is in Florida.

• It's home to animals that can't be found in other places.

• It provides fresh water for people.

• It protects the land from flooding.

The Florida Everglades is one of the most important places in our country because it is home to many unique plants and animals. Alligators, panthers, and manatees live there, and they cannot be found in many other places. The Everglades also provides fresh water for people and helps protect the land from flooding. Because of these reasons, the Everglades must be protected and cared for so future generations can enjoy it too.

What is the central idea of the paragraph?

• Alligators, panthers, and manatees are the most dangerous animals in the Florida Everglades.

• The Florida Everglades is the only place in the world where it rains every day.

• The Florida Everglades is an important place that should be protected because it helps animals, people, and the land.

• People should never visit the Florida Everglades because it is too big and wild.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Fort Mose was an important place in Florida’s history because it was the first free African settlement in what is now the United States. People who escaped slavery could live there safely and build new lives for their families. The settlers worked together to protect the land and create a strong community. The fort was built from wood and had walls that were not very strong.

What is the author's claim?

• It was the first free African settlement in what is now the United States.

• Fort Mose was an important place in Florida’s history because it was the first free African settlement in what is now the United States.

• The settlers worked together to protect the land and create a strong community.

• People who escaped slavery could live there safely and build new lives for their families.

Fort Mose was an important place in Florida’s history because it was the first free African settlement in what is now the United States. People who escaped slavery could live there safely and build new lives for their families. The settlers worked together to protect the land and create a strong community. The fort was built from wood and had walls that were not very strong.

What details support the author's claim?

• It was the first free African settlement in what is now the United States

• People who escaped slavery could live there safely and build new lives for their families.

• The settlers worked together to protect the land and create a strong community

• The fort was built from wood and had walls that were not very strong.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

The Florida Keys are a special part of Florida because they are home to unique plants and animals. People can see colorful coral reefs and many different kinds of fish when they visit. The Keys are also a popular place for boats and fishing. Some people eat ice cream while visiting the beach.

What is the author's claim?

• People can see colorful coral reefs.

• The Florida Keys are a special part of Florida.

• The Keys are also a popular place for boats and fishing.

• Some people eat ice cream while visiting the beach.

The Florida Keys are a special part of Florida because they are home to unique plants and animals. People can see colorful coral reefs and many different kinds of fish when they visit. The Keys are also a popular place for boats and fishing. Some people eat ice cream while visiting the beach.

What details don't support the author's claim?

• They are home to unique plants and animals.

• People can see colorful coral reefs and many different kinds of fish when they visit.

• The Keys are also a popular place for boats and fishing.

• Some people eat ice cream while visiting the beach.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.2.2