Author’s Use of Reasons and Evidence - 4th Grade Reading
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What is an author's point in an informational text?
What is an author's point in an informational text?
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The main idea or claim the author wants the reader to accept. The central message the author wants readers to believe or understand.
The main idea or claim the author wants the reader to accept. The central message the author wants readers to believe or understand.
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What is evidence in an informational text?
What is evidence in an informational text?
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Facts, examples, details, or data that support a reason or point. Concrete information that proves reasons are true.
Facts, examples, details, or data that support a reason or point. Concrete information that proves reasons are true.
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Which option is the best example of evidence: an opinion or a fact?
Which option is the best example of evidence: an opinion or a fact?
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A fact. Facts can be proven true; opinions are personal beliefs.
A fact. Facts can be proven true; opinions are personal beliefs.
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What is the difference between a reason and evidence?
What is the difference between a reason and evidence?
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Reason explains why; evidence proves it with facts and details. Reasons give logic; evidence gives proof.
Reason explains why; evidence proves it with facts and details. Reasons give logic; evidence gives proof.
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Which word best signals that evidence is being introduced: "because" or "maybe"?
Which word best signals that evidence is being introduced: "because" or "maybe"?
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Because. This word introduces cause-and-effect relationships.
Because. This word introduces cause-and-effect relationships.
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Which phrase most often signals evidence: "for example" or "I guess"?
Which phrase most often signals evidence: "for example" or "I guess"?
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For example. This phrase introduces specific instances or proof.
For example. This phrase introduces specific instances or proof.
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What is a relevant piece of evidence?
What is a relevant piece of evidence?
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Evidence that directly supports the specific point being made. It connects clearly to and helps prove the point.
Evidence that directly supports the specific point being made. It connects clearly to and helps prove the point.
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What is an irrelevant detail in a text?
What is an irrelevant detail in a text?
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A detail that does not help prove or explain the author’s point. It's unrelated to the main argument.
A detail that does not help prove or explain the author’s point. It's unrelated to the main argument.
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Identify the purpose of a statistic used in a text.
Identify the purpose of a statistic used in a text.
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To provide numerical evidence that supports a point. Numbers offer concrete, measurable proof.
To provide numerical evidence that supports a point. Numbers offer concrete, measurable proof.
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What is the purpose of quoting an expert in informational writing?
What is the purpose of quoting an expert in informational writing?
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To add trustworthy evidence from a knowledgeable source. Experts have credibility and specialized knowledge.
To add trustworthy evidence from a knowledgeable source. Experts have credibility and specialized knowledge.
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What is the purpose of an example in a supporting paragraph?
What is the purpose of an example in a supporting paragraph?
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To show a specific case that supports the reason. Examples make abstract reasons concrete and clear.
To show a specific case that supports the reason. Examples make abstract reasons concrete and clear.
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Identify the point: "School lunches should include more fruits and vegetables."
Identify the point: "School lunches should include more fruits and vegetables."
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School lunches should include more fruits and vegetables. This is the claim the author wants readers to accept.
School lunches should include more fruits and vegetables. This is the claim the author wants readers to accept.
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Identify the reason: "Recycling matters because it reduces the amount of trash in landfills."
Identify the reason: "Recycling matters because it reduces the amount of trash in landfills."
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It reduces the amount of trash in landfills. The word "because" signals this is explaining why.
It reduces the amount of trash in landfills. The word "because" signals this is explaining why.
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Identify the evidence: "Many parks added bins; litter dropped by 30% in one year."
Identify the evidence: "Many parks added bins; litter dropped by 30% in one year."
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Litter dropped by 30% in one year. The specific percentage is measurable proof.
Litter dropped by 30% in one year. The specific percentage is measurable proof.
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Which sentence is evidence for the point "Dogs make good pets"? A) Dogs are loyal. B) I like dogs.
Which sentence is evidence for the point "Dogs make good pets"? A) Dogs are loyal. B) I like dogs.
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A) Dogs are loyal. Loyalty is a factual trait; "I like" is opinion.
A) Dogs are loyal. Loyalty is a factual trait; "I like" is opinion.
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Which detail is irrelevant to the point "Helmets keep riders safer"? A) Helmets reduce head injuries. B) Helmets come in colors.
Which detail is irrelevant to the point "Helmets keep riders safer"? A) Helmets reduce head injuries. B) Helmets come in colors.
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B) Helmets come in colors. Color doesn't relate to safety function.
B) Helmets come in colors. Color doesn't relate to safety function.
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Identify the evidence type in: "A study found students who read daily scored higher."
Identify the evidence type in: "A study found students who read daily scored higher."
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Study result (research finding). Research provides scientific proof.
Study result (research finding). Research provides scientific proof.
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Which transition best introduces evidence: "For instance" or "On the other hand"?
Which transition best introduces evidence: "For instance" or "On the other hand"?
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For instance. "For instance" introduces examples; "On the other hand" shows contrast.
For instance. "For instance" introduces examples; "On the other hand" shows contrast.
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Identify what is missing: Point: "Exercise helps health." Reason: "It strengthens the heart." What is needed next?
Identify what is missing: Point: "Exercise helps health." Reason: "It strengthens the heart." What is needed next?
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Evidence (facts or examples proving the heart is strengthened). The pattern needs proof to support the reason.
Evidence (facts or examples proving the heart is strengthened). The pattern needs proof to support the reason.
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What is a reason in informational writing?
What is a reason in informational writing?
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A statement that explains why the author's point makes sense. It provides logical support for why the author's point is valid.
A statement that explains why the author's point makes sense. It provides logical support for why the author's point is valid.
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