Author’s Claim Task Cards – 3rd Grade – FL BEST ELA.3.R.2.4
⭐️These 30 author’s claim task cards leveled for 3rd grade students are created to closely align with FL B.E.S.T ELA.3.R.2.4. Identify an author’s claim and explain how an author uses evidence to support the claim.
⭐️Questions distinguish between FL B.E.S.T definitions of Author’s Claim.
⭐️Questions are asked in a variety of ways to meet testing expectations.
✏️ Centers – These are perfect to use in centers and independent/partner work.
✏️ Scoot – Pass out one card for each student. Set a timer and say, “scoot!” when the timer goes off. Students move seats to the next card. They continue to rotate until they are back in their original seat.
✏️ Scavenger Hunt – Hide cards around the room. Students search for cards and answer them.
✏️ Games – Number block tower blocks. Students stack the blocks, then take turns pulling blocks. Students answer the corresponding number card.
✏️ Whole-Class Practice – Teacher displays card on the projector. Students answer on mini-whiteboards.
✏️ Exit Tickets – Give each student a task card at the end of the lesson. Have them answer on a sticky note.
- 30 author’s claim task cards
- 1 Multiple Choice Question for Each Passage
- Challenge card
- Recording Template
- Answer Key