WorksheetsCiting Evidence
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 26mins
what is textual evidence?
evidence from the text
a little piece of knowledge
evidence used in text
evidence that isn't important
Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
Which line in the text tells you that Max is upset because it is raining?
He says, "I don't wanna sandwich?"
Dropping his kite from his hand, Max broke out into a full sob
Thunder struck and rain poured
Mom sighed
Based on the text, how do you know Paul works in construction?
What lines from the text support the idea that Mom and Max were going to go on a picnic?
Read the claim below.
Public transportation should be free.
Select the piece of evidence that best supports this claim.
Several cities around the world have experimented with free public transportation but eventually have had to bring back fares.
Free public transportation would encourage more people to ride buses and trains, which cause less pollution than cars do.
Read the claim below.
Cooking shows have had a positive effect on American culture.
Select the piece of evidence that best supports this claim.
Cooking shows have influenced and inspired both home cooks and professional chefs to try new cuisines and techniques.
Cooking shows have had a long history in the US, going back to radio shows in the 1920's and 30's.
Read the claim below.
People should not keep wild animals as pets.
Select the piece of evidence that best supports this claim.
Wild animals often carry diseases that are incurable - and sometimes fatal - in humans.
Certain states and cities have laws that allow for wild animals to be kept as pets.
Read the claim below.
Fishing is a great way to relax and enjoy the outdoors.
Select the piece of evidence that best supports this claim.
Fishing requires the use of special equipment as well as access to a clean body of water.
Many anglers find that fishing promotes both patience and care for the natural world.
Read the claim below.
Boxing should be banned as a professional sport.
Select the piece of evidence that best supports this claim.
Boxing promotes discipline, increases self-esteem,and encourages physical fitness.
Boxing glamorizes aggression and physical violence against other people.
Clothing stores should represent more body types in their retail websites.
Viewing clothing on a variety of models can make it easier for customers to determine what will fit them.
Advertisers and clothing retailers often doctor photos to make models appear thinner than they are.
Exercising outside is preferable to exercising in a gym.
People who exercise outside breathe fresh air and enjoy natural light.
People often exercise outside by walking, jogging, or riding a bicycle.
Schools should focus on teaching practical math skills instead of abstract concepts.
Research suggests that many adults lack real-world math skills, such as the ability to read an odometer.
The branch of math known as algebra uses letters to stand for unknown values.
Americans are obsessed with good health.
In 2010, Americans spent a combined twenty-eight billion dollars on vitamins and other health supplements.
Less than a quarter of Americans who own a gym membership actually use the gym on a regular basis.
Trial by jury is the best way to determine the guilt or innocence of an accused criminal.
Jurors hear all the evidence in a case and then agree on a decision based on thoughtful discussion.
Jury trials can be very slow, sometimes taking weeks or even months before jurors reach a decision.
