Identify Author's Supporting Reasons - 1st Grade Reading

1. What should you do if a text has two reasons for one point?

   Name both reasons that support the same point. Multiple reasons can support one point.

2. Which question helps you check if a reason matches the point: "Does this tell why?" or "Is this funny?"

   "Does this tell why?" This question checks if something explains the "why."

3. Which question best helps you find an author's reason: "Why does the author think this?" or "Who is the character?"

   "Why does the author think this?" This question focuses on the author's reasoning, not story elements.

4. Identify the reason in this sentence: "I like libraries because they have many books."

   They have many books. "Because" introduces why the speaker likes libraries.

5. Which words often signal a reason: "because" or "yesterday"?

   "Because". "Because" introduces explanations; "yesterday" indicates time.

6. What word signals that a sentence may be giving a reason: "because" or "yesterday"?

   because. This word introduces cause-and-effect relationships.

7. Identify the reason in this sentence: "Plants need sunlight, so they can make food."

   so they can make food. The "so" clause explains why plants need sunlight.

8. Which phrase is most likely a reason: "I think…", "This is fun.", or "It helps people."?

   "It helps people." This explains a benefit, which supports a claim.

9. Which words often signal a reason: "since" or "quietly"?

   "Since". "Since" introduces reasons; "quietly" describes how something is done.

10. What phrase often signals a reason: "since" or "suddenly"?

    since. This word introduces a cause or explanation.

11. Identify the reason: "We should wear helmets because they protect our heads."

    They protect our heads. "Because" signals this is the reason supporting the point.

12. Which sentence best supports the point "Plants need sunlight": "Sunlight helps them grow." or "Plants are green."?

    Sunlight helps them grow. This explains why plants need sunlight.

13. Which word often introduces a reason: so, because, or but?

    Because. This conjunction introduces explanations.

14. What does it mean to support a point in an informational text?

    To give reasons that help prove or explain the point. Supporting means providing evidence or explanations.

15. What is an author's point in an informational text?

    The main idea the author wants the reader to believe. The point is the author's main claim or belief.

16. What is a reason in an informational text?

    A statement that tells why the point is true or important. Reasons provide evidence or support for the author's point.

17. Which option is the best reason for this point: "School is important." A) "It teaches skills." B) "It is Monday."

    A) It teaches skills. A explains why school matters; B is just a day of the week.

18. Identify the point in this sentence: "Because reading is fun, I read every night."

    I read every night. This is the main statement; "reading is fun" is the reason.

19. Identify the point: "We should wear helmets when biking."

    We should wear helmets when biking. This is the main claim the author wants readers to believe.

20. What question should you ask to find an author's reason?

    Why does the author think the point is true. This question helps identify supporting evidence in the text.

21. Which is a reason sentence, not an opinion: "It is the best." or "It keeps you safe."?

    It keeps you safe. Facts that explain benefits are reasons, not opinions.

22. Identify the reason in this sentence: "Wash your hands since germs can make you sick."

    since germs can make you sick. The "since" clause explains why handwashing is important.

23. Identify the reason in this sentence: "Wear a helmet so your head stays safe."

    So your head stays safe. "So" introduces why you should wear a helmet.

24. What phrase often signals a reason: "so" or "under"?

    so. This word shows cause-and-effect relationships.

25. Which sentence is a point, not a reason: A) "Bees are helpful." B) "They pollinate flowers."

    A) Bees are helpful. A is the claim; B explains why bees are helpful.

26. Identify the reason in this sentence: "We should be kind because it makes others feel safe."

    It makes others feel safe. "Because" introduces the reason for being kind.

27. Which words often signal a reason: "so" or "under"?

    "So". "So" connects ideas causally; "under" shows location.

28. Which question helps you check a reason: "Does this tell why?" or "Is this funny?"

    Does this tell why. Reasons answer "why" questions about the point.

29. What should you do first to find an author's reasons in a text: find the point or find the title?

    Find the point. You must identify what the author claims before finding support.

30. Which sentence is the reason for the point "Eat healthy foods"? A) "They help your body grow." B) "Some foods are crunchy."

    A) They help your body grow. Growth explains why eating healthy foods is important.

31. Which statement is a reason (not an opinion): A) "It is the best." B) "It keeps you safe."

    B) It keeps you safe. Safety is a factual reason, not just an opinion.

32. Which sentence is a reason for the point "School is important": "It helps us learn" or "School"?

    It helps us learn. This explains why school matters.

33. Identify the reason in this sentence: "We should recycle because it helps the Earth."

    because it helps the Earth. The "because" clause explains why we should recycle.

34. Which sentence is the reason for the point "Wear a helmet"? A) "It can protect your head." B) "Helmets can be blue."

    A) It can protect your head. Protection explains why wearing a helmet is important.

35. Which sentence is a reason for the point "We should recycle": "It saves resources." or "Recycling is."?

    It saves resources. This explains a benefit of recycling.

36. What phrase often signals a reason: "for example" or "once upon a time"?

    for example. This phrase introduces specific evidence or support.

37. Which word often signals a reason: because, maybe, or yesterday?

    Because. This word introduces explanations or causes.

38. Identify the reason in this sentence: "We should recycle since it helps the Earth."

    It helps the Earth. "Since" introduces why we should recycle.

39. Identify the reason: "Dogs make great pets because they can be trained."

    They can be trained. This explains why dogs make great pets.

40. Identify the point in this sentence: "Dogs make great pets."

    Dogs make great pets. This is the claim the author is making about dogs.

41. Identify the point in this sentence: "We should recycle."

    We should recycle. This is the author's main claim about recycling.

42. Identify the reason in this sentence: "We should wash hands to stop germs from spreading."

    To stop germs from spreading. "To" introduces the purpose, which supports handwashing.

43. Which sentence is a reason for "We should eat fruits": "They have vitamins." or "Fruits are."?

    They have vitamins. This explains a benefit of eating fruits.

44. Identify the reason: "We should wear helmets. They protect your head."

    They protect your head. This explains why we should wear helmets.

45. Identify the reason: "Reading every day is important. It builds vocabulary."

    It builds vocabulary. This explains why reading daily matters.

46. Which words often introduce a reason: "because" or "yesterday"?

    Because. "Because" signals that a supporting reason follows.

47. Identify the reason in this sentence: "Dogs make great pets because they are loyal."

    They are loyal. "Because" introduces why dogs make great pets.

48. Which question best helps you find an author's reason: "Why does the author think this?" or "Who is in the story?"

    "Why does the author think this?" This question directly asks for the author's reasoning.

49. Which sentence is a reason, not a point: A) "Reading is important." B) "It helps you learn new words."

    B) It helps you learn new words. B explains why reading is important; A is the point itself.

50. Identify the reason for the point "Birds can fly": "Birds have wings that help them move in the air."

    Birds have wings that help them move in the air. Wings explain how birds are able to fly.

51. Choose the best reason for the point "Wash your hands": "to remove germs" or "to get dirty".

    To remove germs. Removing germs explains why we should wash hands.

52. Identify the reason in this sentence: "Plants need sunlight, so they can make food."

    They can make food. "So" introduces the reason why plants need sunlight.

53. Identify the reason in this sentence: "We recycle since it helps the Earth."

    It helps the Earth. "Since" introduces the reason for recycling.

54. Which sentence is the reason for the point "Read every day"? A) "Reading helps you learn." B) "Books have covers."

    A) Reading helps you learn. Learning explains why daily reading is important.

55. Which word often signals a reason is coming: "since" or "maybe"?

    Since. "Since" introduces explanations or supporting evidence.

56. Identify the reason in this sentence: "Plants need sunlight, so they can grow."

    So they can grow. "So" introduces why plants need sunlight.

57. Which question best helps you find an author's reasons: "Why does the author think this?" or "Who is in the story?"

    "Why does the author think this?" This question directly asks for the author's supporting evidence.

58. Identify the point: "We should wear helmets. They protect your head."

    We should wear helmets. This is the author's main claim about helmets.

59. Which sentence is the reason for the point "Dogs make good pets": "They can be trained" or "Dogs"?

    They can be trained. This explains why dogs make good pets.

60. What does the word "since" often signal in a text: a reason, a question, or a greeting?

    A reason. "Since" introduces explanations or causes.

61. Which is usually a reason rather than a point: a "why" statement or a "big claim" statement?

    A "why" statement. Reasons explain "why"; points make "big claims."

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