Reasons Back It Up
Aligned to RI.2.8 — Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.
What this lesson teaches
Authors make points and then give reasons to show why. Look for the reasons that support each idea.
Worked examples
Example 1
The author says dogs make good pets. The reason: dogs are loyal and love to play with you.
Example 2
The author says recess is important. The reasons: kids focus better after moving, and they practice getting along.
Example 3
A claim with no reason is just an opinion. Look for the sentence right after the claim — that is usually where the reason is.
Practice questions
- Find a point the author is trying to make.
- Find one reason the author gives for that point.
- Explain how the reason helps prove the point.
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Every lesson comes with a video taught in English and Spanish — the same video the QR code in the printed workbook opens.
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Las razones lo apoyan
Los autores dan una idea y luego razones para mostrar por qué. Busca las razones que apoyan cada idea.
Ejemplo 1: El autor dice que los perros son buenas mascotas. La razón: los perros son fieles y les gusta jugar contigo.
Ejemplo 2: El autor dice que el recreo es importante. Las razones: los niños se concentran mejor después de moverse y practican convivir.
Ejemplo 3: Una afirmación sin razón es solo una opinión. Busca la oración justo después de la afirmación — ahí suele estar la razón.
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