Claims and Evidence for 4th Grade
This 3-page packet helps 4th graders understand how to support claim statements with evidence. It includes two graphic organizers: one for finding supporting details and another for identifying the main idea from details. The packet aligns with ELA and Science standards and vocabulary from Wit and Wisdom Grade 4 Module 1.
“Create a list of 5 claim statements that students need to support with details. Align the list of claims to the Next generation learning standards for ELA, Science for 4th graders in New York State and align with the vocabulary for Grade 4 Module 1 of Wit and Wisdom. Include a graphic organizer for students to fill in the supporting details and then a graphic organizer for students to fill in the main idea when given 3 supporting details.”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 45-minute whole-class lesson or in small groups to practice identifying claims and evidence.
- Discussion question: Why is it important to have evidence to support a claim?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide sentence frames for filling in the graphic organizers.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students create their own claim statements and find supporting evidence from a text.
- Estimated time: 45 minutes.
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Try Diffit for free“Create a list of 5 claim statements that students need to support with details. Align the list of claims to the Next generation learning standards for ELA, Science for 4th graders in New York State and align with the vocabulary for Grade 4 Module 1 of Wit and Wisdom. Include a graphic organizer for students to fill in the supporting details and then a graphic organizer for students to fill in the main idea when given 3 supporting details.”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 45-minute whole-class lesson or in small groups to practice identifying claims and evidence.
- Discussion question: Why is it important to have evidence to support a claim?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide sentence frames for filling in the graphic organizers.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students create their own claim statements and find supporting evidence from a text.
- Estimated time: 45 minutes.
Claims and Evidence for 4th Grade
This 3-page packet helps 4th graders understand how to support claim statements with evidence. It includes two graphic organizers: one for finding supporting details and another for identifying the main idea from details. The packet aligns with ELA and Science standards and vocabulary from Wit and Wisdom Grade 4 Module 1.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free