How do authors support their points or ideas with reasons in nonfiction texts?
Critical Thinking: Analyze nonfiction texts to discern how authors use reasons to support their points, enhancing comprehension and evaluative skills.
Communication: Express understanding of an author's points and the supporting reasons, improving discussion and argumentation skills.
Responsibility: Recognize the importance of supporting claims with evidence, fostering a foundation for ethical communication.
Why do you think it's important for an author to give reasons to support their points?
How do the reasons an author gives help you understand the text better?
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.K.8: With prompting and support, identify the reasons an author gives to support points in a text.
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