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Grade 5social-studiesStudents evaluate a civic claim by identifying evidence, source, and point of view.

Evaluate a Civic Claim

Practice evaluating civic claims and evidence with 10 problems, an answer key, and a printable PDF for Grade 5.

10 problems · Standards: D3.1.3-5 · Difficulty: hard

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Grade: Grade 5
Subject: social-studies
Topic: Students evaluate a civic claim by identifying evidence, source, and point of view.
Pages: 3 · worksheet + answer key
Answer key: ✅ Included
Class time: about 15 min

1. Message: 'The new park opens on Saturday. Come visit! - Parks Department' What is the claim in this message?
2. Message: 'Our town library now has 5,000 books. Visit us today! - Library Director' Who is the source of this message?
3. Message: 'Recycling helps our town. Last year we recycled 200 tons of paper. - Environmental Committee' What evidence supports the claim?
4. Message: 'The community center needs repairs. The roof leaks during rainstorms. - Building Inspector' What additional information would help you evaluate this claim?
5. Message: 'Our school needs more crossing guards. Three near-accidents happened this month. - Parent Group' How might the point of view of the Parent Group affect this message?
6. Message: 'The town should build a skate park. Young people have nowhere to practice skating safely. - Youth Council' What type of evidence is missing from this claim?

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10 problems across 3 pages (worksheet + answer key)
Answer key included — every answer, ready to check
Standards: D3.1.3-5
Skill: Students evaluate a civic claim by identifying evidence, source, and point of view.
Suggested use: classwork, homework, or sub plans

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