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Reading – Research & Sources

Reading · Level 5 · CCSS: RI.5.9, W.5.8 · Worksheet 5 of 5 · Practice Set 5

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Practice SetsSet 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 Set 5 Set 6 Set 7 Set 8 Set 9 Set 10

1 What Are Sources?

📚 A source is where you find information. Different sources are good for different things.

📖 Book · 📰 Magazine/Newspaper · 🌐 Website · 👩‍🏫 Expert/Interview · 📕 Encyclopedia

Books and encyclopedias give reliable, detailed facts. Newspapers cover current events. Websites are quick but need checking. Experts share real firsthand knowledge.

Which source would you use? Write your answer.

I want to find out…	Best Source
Today's stock market update
Everything about how the human heart works
What it's like to be a surgeon
A quick fact about how many times the heart beats per day

2 Read Two Sources

📖 Read these two source texts about the human heart. Look for information in each one.

Source 1: Encyclopedia Entry
The human heart is a muscular organ about the size of a fist that pumps blood throughout the body every second of every day. It has four chambers and beats around 100,000 times a day, sending blood on a nonstop journey through the body. The heart is part of the circulatory system, which carries oxygen and nutrients to every cell while removing waste. A healthy diet and regular exercise help keep the heart strong, lowering the risk of problems later in life.

Source 2: Interview with Cardiologist Dr. Wendy Park
"Over two decades of treating heart patients has shown me how resilient the human heart can be. One case I'll never forget involved a patient who fully recovered after major surgery within just a few months. Daily habits, more than most people assume, play a huge role in long-term heart health. That's exactly why I believe teaching kids about heart health early can prevent serious problems down the road."

3 Compare the Sources

🔍 Answer these questions using both sources about the human heart.

Question	Your Answer
What fact about the human heart appears in BOTH sources?
What detail about the human heart is ONLY in the encyclopedia entry?
What detail about the human heart did Cardiologist Dr. Wendy Park share that the encyclopedia did not?
What is Cardiologist Dr. Wendy Park's opinion about the human heart?
If you were writing a report on the human heart, which source would you trust more for facts? Why?

4 Plan Your Own Research

✍️ Pick an animal you want to learn about. Write 3 questions and where you would look for answers.

My research animal:

#	My Question	Best Source to Use
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3

5 SBA Performance Task: Extended Response

This section is like a performance task on the state test. Read carefully, find evidence, and write a complete response.

Question: Evaluate the sources presented. Which source is the most reliable and why? Use specific details to support your evaluation.

My claim or answer:

Evidence 1: (Quote or detail from the text)

Evidence 2: (Another quote or detail)

My explanation: (Connect the evidence to your claim in 2-3 sentences)

+ Bonus Reading Practice

Use this short practice to extend Set 5.

Topic words: beach, shell, wave, pattern

1. Write one sentence using two of the words above.

2. What detail would you expect to find in a passage about this topic?

3. Write one inference a reader could make from a text about this topic.