RI 2.8

What is the author’s point?

• The author’s point is that there are several ways to stay safe on a bike.

• The author’s point is that there is one way to stay safe on a bike.

• The author’s point is that wearing reflective clothing is important

What is one reason that the author gives to support this?

• One reason is that several ways to stay safe while riding a bike.

• One reason is that add a reflector on your helmet.

• One reason is that wearing a helmet protects your head from getting hurt.

What is another reason that the author gives to support their claim?

• Another reason is that you can add reflectors.

• Another reason is that wearing knee and elbow pads can protect your skin and bones.

• Another reason is that your riding a bike in the dark.

What is the author's point?

• The author's point is that no one knows why zebras have stripes.

• The author's point is that zebras like warmer places.

• The author's point is that zebras confuse its predators.

What is one reason that the author gives to support this?

• One reason is that zebras are black and white.

• One reason is that the stripes keep them cool.

• One reason is that they like their stripes.

What is another reason that the author gives to support this?

• Another reason is that they like having stripes.

• Another reason is that they don't like cool weather.

• Another reason is that scientists say that it helps the zebra confuse its predators because it camouflages them with the background.