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 18 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.
Look both ways before you cross.
Put litter in the trash can.
Eat fruit every day.
A.You learn new words.
B.A car might be coming.
C.It helps your body stay healthy.
D.It keeps the park clean.
2.Match what the author says to the reason the author gives.
Wear a coat in winter.
Wash your hands before you eat.
Dogs need a walk every day.
Brush your teeth every day.
A.It gets rid of germs.
B.It keeps your teeth strong.
C.It keeps you warm.
D.Walking keeps them fit.
LessonPrint · RI.K.8 · Set 18 · free to copy for classroom use
Answer key — Why Does the Author Say So?
Set 18. Prints on its own sheet.
1.1. Read a book every day. — A (You learn new words.) 2. Look both ways before you cross. — B (A car might be coming.) 3. Put litter in the trash can. — D (It keeps the park clean.) 4. Eat fruit every day. — C (It helps your body stay healthy.)
2.1. Wear a coat in winter. — C (It keeps you warm.) 2. Wash your hands before you eat. — A (It gets rid of germs.) 3. Dogs need a walk every day. — D (Walking keeps them fit.) 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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