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Flashcard 1: Identify whether this is a point or a reason: “Many kids cannot see the board without glasses.”
Answer: Reason. This provides evidence for a larger point about vision.
Flashcard 2: Which sentence best describes how reasons support a point: “Reasons tell the topic” or “Reasons explain and prove the point”?
Answer: Reasons explain and prove the point. Reasons provide evidence to make points believable.
Flashcard 3: Identify the signal word that often introduces a reason: because, although, or meanwhile.
Answer: Because. This word signals that an explanation or evidence follows.
Flashcard 4: Identify the signal phrase that often introduces a reason: “for example,” “in conclusion,” or “last week.”
Answer: For example. This phrase introduces specific evidence or examples.
Flashcard 5: What is the difference between a point and a reason?
Answer: Point = claim; reason = why the claim makes sense. Points state what to believe; reasons explain why.
Flashcard 6: Which is usually broader: the point or the reason?
Answer: The point is broader. Points are general claims; reasons are specific support.
Flashcard 7: What should you do first to describe how reasons support a point: find the point or list details?
Answer: Find the point. You need to know the claim before finding its support.
Flashcard 8: Identify the point in this sentence: “Recycling is important because it reduces trash in landfills.”
Answer: Recycling is important. This is the main claim the author wants you to believe.
Flashcard 9: Identify the reason in this sentence: “Recycling is important because it reduces trash in landfills.”
Answer: It reduces trash in landfills. This explains why recycling is important.
Flashcard 10: Identify the point in this sentence: “Dogs make good pets because they can be trained.”
Answer: Dogs make good pets. This is the main claim about dogs.
Flashcard 11: Identify the reason in this sentence: “Dogs make good pets because they can be trained.”
Answer: They can be trained. This explains why dogs make good pets.
Flashcard 12: Which reason best supports the point “Eating breakfast helps you learn”: “It gives you energy” or “It is served at night”?
Answer: It gives you energy. Energy helps students focus and learn better.
Flashcard 13: Which reason best supports the point “Plants need sunlight”: “Sunlight helps them make food” or “Plants are usually green”?
Answer: Sunlight helps them make food. This explains why plants need sunlight to survive.
Flashcard 14: Choose the sentence that is a reason (not a point): “School should start later” or “Students need more sleep.”
Answer: Students need more sleep. This explains why school should start later.
Flashcard 15: Choose the sentence that is a point (not a reason): “Exercise is important” or “It makes your heart stronger.”
Answer: Exercise is important. This is a broad claim, not supporting evidence.
Flashcard 16: Which question best helps you find reasons: “Why does the author think this?” or “What is the topic?”
Answer: “Why does the author think this?”. This question asks for the evidence behind the point.
Flashcard 17: What is a point the author makes in an informational text?
Answer: A main idea or claim the author wants the reader to believe. It's what the author wants to convince you of.
Flashcard 18: What is a reason in an informational text?
Answer: A statement that explains why the author’s point is true. It provides evidence or support for the author's point.
Flashcard 19: What does it mean when reasons support a point?
Answer: The reasons give evidence that makes the point believable. They provide proof or evidence for the author's claim.
Flashcard 20: Which question best helps you find the author’s point: “Why?” or “What does the author want me to think?”
Answer: “What does the author want me to think?”. This question directly asks about the author's main claim.
Flashcard 21: Which question best helps you find the author's point: "What is the author trying to prove?" or "What is my favorite part?"
Answer: "What is the author trying to prove?". This question focuses on the author's main argument.
Flashcard 22: Which detail does NOT support the point "Wear a helmet when biking"? A) "It protects your head." B) "Helmets can be blue."
Answer: B) "Helmets can be blue.". Color doesn't explain safety benefits.
Flashcard 23: What is the best way to describe how reasons support a point?
Answer: State the point, then tell which reasons explain or prove it. Connect each reason directly to the main claim.
Flashcard 24: Identify the point: "Dogs make good pets because they can be trained and are loyal."
Answer: Dogs make good pets. The main claim comes before "because."
Flashcard 25: Identify one reason: "Dogs make good pets because they can be trained and are loyal."
Answer: They can be trained. This follows "because" as supporting evidence.
Flashcard 26: Identify the point: "Recycling is important because it saves resources and reduces trash."
Answer: Recycling is important. The main claim appears before "because."
Flashcard 27: Identify one reason: "Recycling is important because it saves resources and reduces trash."
Answer: It saves resources. This reason follows "because" to support the point.
Flashcard 28: Which sentence is a point, not a reason: A) "Bees help plants." B) "They move pollen."
Answer: A) "Bees help plants.". Points state claims; reasons provide evidence.
Flashcard 29: Identify the point: "We should plant trees. They give shade and clean the air."
Answer: We should plant trees. The first sentence states the main claim.
Flashcard 30: Identify one reason: "We should plant trees. They give shade and clean the air."
Answer: They clean the air. This follows the point as supporting evidence.