Claims and support
Match a claim to the evidence that directly supports it.
For parents and teachers
About this game
Grade 4 explanations and discussions should distinguish a claim from evidence that supports it. Claims and support pairs a specific statement with a direct observation, recorded result or detail in a supplied text. The examples do not establish universal rules: four groups succeeding with revised instructions support a claim about that group and task, rather than proving that nobody could ever find the instructions confusing. For the library example, explain that recorded visits increasing from twenty to thirty-five support greater use during the trial. They do not automatically establish why the increase happened. Ask what other information would be needed to discuss a cause. Encourage precise wording about what a result shows, what it suggests and what still needs checking.
Common Core connection: SL.4.2. This is focused practice for part of the standard.
Suggested for ages 9–10. Grade 4 is a starting point, not a rule for every class.
How to play
Read the cards and match each one to its partner. Find six pairs, with no timer. Think about the meaning before choosing.
Step by step
- Read. Read the card, sentence or story clue all the way through.
- Choose. Use the meaning, not a guess from the first word.
- Talk. After the round, explain one choice out loud.
Worked examples
Use the first item as a model. Read it aloud, name the clue that decides the answer, then choose. The same steps work for the next item.
Common mistakes
Choosing too quickly. Slow down and use the whole sentence or clue. A familiar word can still be the wrong choice.
At home
Play one round together, then let the learner try the next round. Ask which words decided the answer.
In class
Use one round as a warm-up. Invite a learner to explain a choice before the next card.
Printable
This on-screen game does not include a worksheet. Practice the same idea with paper and a pencil, using an example from the guide.
Questions
Does this cover a whole standard?
No. It practices one part of the connected standard.