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 16 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.
Wear a coat in winter.
Wear a hat in the sun.
Put litter in the trash can.
Sleep is good for you.
A.It gives your body a rest.
B.It keeps the park clean.
C.It keeps you warm.
D.It keeps the sun off your head.
2.Match what the author says to the reason the author gives.
Eat fruit every day.
Plants need water.
Dogs need a walk every day.
Read a book every day.
A.Water helps them grow.
B.It helps your body stay healthy.
C.Walking keeps them fit.
D.You learn new words.
LessonPrint · RI.K.8 · Set 16 · free to copy for classroom use
Answer key — Why Does the Author Say So?
Set 16. Prints on its own sheet.
1.1. Wear a coat in winter. — C (It keeps you warm.) 2. Wear a hat in the sun. — D (It keeps the sun off your head.) 3. Put litter in the trash can. — B (It keeps the park clean.) 4. Sleep is good for you. — A (It gives your body a rest.)
2.1. Eat fruit every day. — B (It helps your body stay healthy.) 2. Plants need water. — A (Water helps them grow.) 3. Dogs need a walk every day. — C (Walking keeps them fit.) 4. Read a book every day. — D (You learn new words.)
More practice for RI.K.8
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