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Reading: Informational TextKindergarten

RI.K.8

With prompting and support, identify the reasons an author gives to support points in a text

For parents
Ask 'why does the author think that?' to practice finding supporting reasons in the text.
Free sample questions
  1. Question 1
    You should eat vegetables. They have vitamins that keep you healthy and strong. WHY does the author say you should eat vegetables?
    • Because your friends eat them.
    • Because they are pretty colors.
    • Because they taste like candy.
    • Because they have vitamins that keep you healthy.
  2. Question 2
    Kids need lots of sleep. Sleep helps your body grow and helps your brain learn new things. What REASONS does the author give for why kids need sleep?
    • Sleep is boring
    • You need sleep to watch TV.
    • Sleep makes you hungry.
    • It helps your body grow and your brain learn.
  3. Question 3
    Helmets are important. They protect your head if you fall off your bike. What REASON does the author give for wearing a helmet?
    • Helmets look cool
    • They protect your head if you fall.
    • They keep you warm.
    • Everyone has one

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