Understanding Author's Claim
A Grade 4 ELA worksheet to help students identify and understand the author's main claim in a text.
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Understanding Author's Claim
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Read each passage carefully. Then, answer the questions about the author's claim.
Passage 1: Why Dogs Make Great Pets
Dogs are wonderful companions. They are loyal and loving, always happy to see their owners. Many dogs are also very playful, which makes them fun to be around. They can even help keep you healthy by encouraging you to go outside for walks and playtime. Plus, dogs can be trained to do many tricks, like fetching a ball or sitting on command. Having a dog in your home can bring a lot of joy and happiness.
1. What is the author's main claim in Passage 1?
Dogs can be trained to do tricks.
Dogs are playful animals.
Dogs make great pets.
Dogs help people stay healthy.
2. List two reasons the author gives to support their claim about dogs.
Passage 2: The Best Season for Playing Outside
Summer is the best season for playing outside. The weather is warm and sunny, perfect for swimming and riding bikes. There are no school classes, so children have more free time to play. Days are longer, which means more hours of sunlight for outdoor activities. While other seasons have their fun, summer offers the most opportunities for enjoyable outdoor play.
3. The author's claim in Passage 2 is that summer is the best season for playing outside.
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False
4. The author supports their claim about summer by mentioning warm and sunny weather, more free time, and .
5. Think about your favorite food. What is one claim you can make about it? Then, give one reason to support your claim.
My claim:
One reason to support my claim: