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4.31 Firsthand vs. Secondhand Accounts Worksheet

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This Grade 4 English worksheet provides structured practice on 4.31 Firsthand vs. Secondhand Accounts. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Firsthand vs. Secondhand Accounts - Compare firsthand and secondhand accounts of the same event or topic and describe differences in focus and information provided. (CCSS RI.4.6; TEKS §110.6 4.7(D); FL B.E.S.T. ELA.4.R.2.6; VA SOL 4.6f)

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English

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Which option best explains why a reader might still have questions after hearing the radio update?

AThe eyewitness account has too many details to be useful.

BThe update lacks specific details (time, places), so it doesn’t fully answer what people experienced in different neighborhoods.

CThe radio update proves the outage never happened.

DThe radio update is firsthand because it is on the radio.

Solution & Explanation:Secondhand updates can be brief and may skip details. Comparing shows that the radio message doesn’t address timing or location, which are important for understanding the event.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Which option best describes what the summary does to the original message?

AIt makes the advice too broad and leaves out the specific reason and example that help people understand the rule.

BIt adds a specific example about addresses.

CIt becomes more accurate by removing explanations.

DIt matches the officer’s message word for word.

Solution & Explanation:The firsthand talk gives a clear rule and reason. The summary turns it into an overly broad rule without the helpful details, changing the focus and usefulness.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Which choice best describes the best use of both accounts?

AUse Account 2 because strong statements are always true.

BUse Account 2 because it is shorter and easier to remember.

CIgnore both accounts because they mention salt.

DUse Account 1 for balanced guidance and treat Account 2 as an overstatement that changes the doctor’s message.

Solution & Explanation:The firsthand explanation is balanced (needs some, too much is harmful) and offers an action (read labels). The secondhand note turns it into an extreme, inaccurate claim.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 4 English students. It aligns with educational standard ELA.4.31 (Grade 4 reading informational text practice focused on firsthand vs. secondhand accounts.).