Describe How Reasons Support Points - 2nd Grade Reading
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Identify whether this is a point or a reason: “Many kids cannot see the board without glasses.”
Identify whether this is a point or a reason: “Many kids cannot see the board without glasses.”
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Reason. This provides evidence for a larger point about vision.
Reason. This provides evidence for a larger point about vision.
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Which sentence best describes how reasons support a point: “Reasons tell the topic” or “Reasons explain and prove the point”?
Which sentence best describes how reasons support a point: “Reasons tell the topic” or “Reasons explain and prove the point”?
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Reasons explain and prove the point. Reasons provide evidence to make points believable.
Reasons explain and prove the point. Reasons provide evidence to make points believable.
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Identify the signal word that often introduces a reason: because, although, or meanwhile.
Identify the signal word that often introduces a reason: because, although, or meanwhile.
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Because. This word signals that an explanation or evidence follows.
Because. This word signals that an explanation or evidence follows.
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Identify the signal phrase that often introduces a reason: “for example,” “in conclusion,” or “last week.”
Identify the signal phrase that often introduces a reason: “for example,” “in conclusion,” or “last week.”
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For example. This phrase introduces specific evidence or examples.
For example. This phrase introduces specific evidence or examples.
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What is the difference between a point and a reason?
What is the difference between a point and a reason?
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Point = claim; reason = why the claim makes sense. Points state what to believe; reasons explain why.
Point = claim; reason = why the claim makes sense. Points state what to believe; reasons explain why.
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Which is usually broader: the point or the reason?
Which is usually broader: the point or the reason?
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The point is broader. Points are general claims; reasons are specific support.
The point is broader. Points are general claims; reasons are specific support.
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What should you do first to describe how reasons support a point: find the point or list details?
What should you do first to describe how reasons support a point: find the point or list details?
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Find the point. You need to know the claim before finding its support.
Find the point. You need to know the claim before finding its support.
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Identify the point in this sentence: “Recycling is important because it reduces trash in landfills.”
Identify the point in this sentence: “Recycling is important because it reduces trash in landfills.”
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Recycling is important. This is the main claim the author wants you to believe.
Recycling is important. This is the main claim the author wants you to believe.
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Identify the reason in this sentence: “Recycling is important because it reduces trash in landfills.”
Identify the reason in this sentence: “Recycling is important because it reduces trash in landfills.”
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It reduces trash in landfills. This explains why recycling is important.
It reduces trash in landfills. This explains why recycling is important.
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Identify the point in this sentence: “Dogs make good pets because they can be trained.”
Identify the point in this sentence: “Dogs make good pets because they can be trained.”
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Dogs make good pets. This is the main claim about dogs.
Dogs make good pets. This is the main claim about dogs.
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Identify the reason in this sentence: “Dogs make good pets because they can be trained.”
Identify the reason in this sentence: “Dogs make good pets because they can be trained.”
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They can be trained. This explains why dogs make good pets.
They can be trained. This explains why dogs make good pets.
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Which reason best supports the point “Eating breakfast helps you learn”: “It gives you energy” or “It is served at night”?
Which reason best supports the point “Eating breakfast helps you learn”: “It gives you energy” or “It is served at night”?
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It gives you energy. Energy helps students focus and learn better.
It gives you energy. Energy helps students focus and learn better.
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Which reason best supports the point “Plants need sunlight”: “Sunlight helps them make food” or “Plants are usually green”?
Which reason best supports the point “Plants need sunlight”: “Sunlight helps them make food” or “Plants are usually green”?
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Sunlight helps them make food. This explains why plants need sunlight to survive.
Sunlight helps them make food. This explains why plants need sunlight to survive.
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Choose the sentence that is a reason (not a point): “School should start later” or “Students need more sleep.”
Choose the sentence that is a reason (not a point): “School should start later” or “Students need more sleep.”
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Students need more sleep. This explains why school should start later.
Students need more sleep. This explains why school should start later.
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Choose the sentence that is a point (not a reason): “Exercise is important” or “It makes your heart stronger.”
Choose the sentence that is a point (not a reason): “Exercise is important” or “It makes your heart stronger.”
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Exercise is important. This is a broad claim, not supporting evidence.
Exercise is important. This is a broad claim, not supporting evidence.
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