Why Does the Author Say So? is a free printable Kindergarten English worksheet on matching what an author says to the reason given for it, aligned to Common Core standard RI.K.8. It prints 2 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two students in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.
Set 14 of 25 · the same problems every time you open this link.
Set 1 has all 25 in a single PDF. All 25 sets ask different questions.
Why Does the Author Say So?
RI.K.8
NameDate
Draw a line from what the author says to the reason.
1.Match what the author says to the reason the author gives.
Read a book every day.
Wear a coat in winter.
Put litter in the trash can.
Eat fruit every day.
A.It keeps the park clean.
B.You learn new words.
C.It keeps you warm.
D.It helps your body stay healthy.
2.Match what the author says to the reason the author gives.
Wash your hands before you eat.
Wear a helmet on a bike.
Look both ways before you cross.
Brush your teeth every day.
A.A car might be coming.
B.It keeps your teeth strong.
C.It gets rid of germs.
D.It keeps you safe if you fall.
LessonPrint · RI.K.8 · Set 14 · free to copy for classroom use
Answer key — Why Does the Author Say So?
Set 14. Prints on its own sheet.
1.1. Read a book every day. — B (You learn new words.) 2. Wear a coat in winter. — C (It keeps you warm.) 3. Put litter in the trash can. — A (It keeps the park clean.) 4. Eat fruit every day. — D (It helps your body stay healthy.)
2.1. Wash your hands before you eat. — C (It gets rid of germs.) 2. Wear a helmet on a bike. — D (It keeps you safe if you fall.) 3. Look both ways before you cross. — A (A car might be coming.) 4. Brush your teeth every day. — B (It keeps your teeth strong.)
More practice for RI.K.8
Find the reason the writer gives for something they said.
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