6th Grade ELA: Practice Finding Evidence in Non-Fiction Texts

📚 Topic Summary

Finding evidence in non-fiction texts means looking for specific information that supports a main idea or argument. It's like being a detective, searching for clues to prove a point. Non-fiction texts are based on facts, so the evidence is always there – you just need to find it! Practice looking for keywords, details, and examples that back up what the author is saying.

When you find evidence, ask yourself, "Does this information really support the main idea?" If the answer is yes, you've found your evidence!

🔑 Part A: Vocabulary

Match the following terms with their correct definitions:

1. Term: Inference
2. Term: Evidence
3. Term: Non-fiction
4. Term: Analyze
5. Term: Credible

1. Definition: To examine carefully and in detail so as to identify causes, key factors, possible results, etc.
2. Definition: Facts, documentation, or testimony used to support a claim or belief.
3. Definition: Based on facts, real events, and information.
4. Definition: A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
5. Definition: Believable and trustworthy.

✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks

Read the paragraph below and fill in the missing words:

When reading ____________ texts, it's important to look for ____________ that supports the author's main idea. This ____________ can come in many forms, such as statistics, examples, and ____________ from experts. To find good ____________, you must carefully ____________ the text and think about what the author is trying to say.

Word Bank: evidence, quotations, non-fiction, analyze, information

🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking

Think about a time when you had to find evidence to support your opinion. What strategies did you use to find the best evidence?