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Reading: Informational Text1st Grade

RI.1.8

Identify the reasons an author gives to support points in a text

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Ask your child: What is the author trying to tell us? What reasons did they give?
Free sample questions
  1. Question 1
    You should drink water every day. Water helps your body work well and keeps you from getting thirsty. What reason does the author give for drinking water?
    • Water helps your body work well
    • Water is cold
    • Water is blue
    • Water comes from the sink
  2. Question 2
    Dogs make great pets. They are loyal, playful, and love their owners. What reasons does the author give?
    • Dogs sleep all day
    • Dogs are loyal, playful, and loving
    • Dogs eat a lot
    • Dogs are big
  3. Question 3
    Listen to the story: In her book, the author says kids should eat their vegetables. She gives one reason: vegetables have vitamins that help you grow strong. She does not say they taste sweet, and she never talks about sharing food or growing taller. What reason does the author give to show why kids should eat vegetables?
    • Vegetables taste sweet.
    • Vegetables have vitamins that help you grow strong.
    • Kids like to share food.
    • Growing taller is fun.

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