Grade 7 · Reading & language

Select evidence that addresses a claim

LET’S TRY ONE

Claim: The new labels are easier for visitors to read.

Which evidence most directly supports the claim?

A comparison found fewer reading errors with the new labels.

Reading errors directly measure the difficulty described in the claim.

Your turn!
Learning steps & teaching tips

Distinguish direct evidence from opinion and unrelated information.

  1. Read the entire text before comparing the choices.
  2. Choose evidence that directly tests this claim. A preference or unrelated detail does not establish it.
  3. Choose the best-supported answer. Reread the explanation and identify the words that justify it.

Try it together

Write a new two- or three-sentence example. Ask a partner to explain an answer using evidence from your text.

Choose evidence that directly tests this claim. A preference or unrelated detail does not establish it.