Author's Reasons and Points, 2nd Grade

What is the author's point?

• Why they love to write books.

• The end of their sharp pencil.

• The idea, opinion, or thought they are trying to prove.

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Identify the author's point in the below paragraph:

Birds are delightful animals. They sing pretty songs. They fly effortlessly through the air. Some birds can also talk and mimic people. They can be great companions!

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Which answers are reasons that support the author's point?

Birds are delightful animals. They sing pretty songs. They fly effortlessly through the air. Some birds can also talk and mimic people. They can be great companions! Would you like a pet bird?

• Would you like a pet bird?

• Birds are delightful animals.

• They can be great companions!

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

What point is the author trying to make below?

Wooosh! Did you know cheetahs are one of the fastest land animals in the world? They can run as fast as a car that is driving on the highway! That's even faster than a galloping horse! They can run so fast, that when they are chasing prey, they don't even need to try to run at their top speed. Wow!

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

What are some reasons that support the author's point of, "Cheetahs are fast?"

Wooosh! Did you know cheetahs are one of the fastest land animals in the world? They can run as fast as a car that is driving on the highway! That's even faster than a galloping horse! They can run so fast, that when they are chasing prey, they don't even need to try to run at their top speed. Did you know ostriches are also incredibly fast? Wow, what interesting facts!

• Did you know ostriches are also fast?

• Cheetahs are one of the fastest land animals in the world.

• They can run as fast as a car on the highway!

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

What are some good reasons that support the point of, "Brushing your teeth is important."

• Sugar can create cavities.

• Brushing gets rid of bad breath.

• Brushing your teeth help your teeth stay white.

• Toothpaste comes in different flavors!

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

What is the point that is trying to be proved?

There are a few key things a plant needs to survive. A plant needs sunlight. A plant also needs water. Plants need proper soil to grow too. Some people even say singing to plants helps them thrive!

• Plants need music.

• Plants need certain things to live.

• Plants are too much work!

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Please share TWO reasons why you think it is important to help with chores at home. Yes, you can think of two!

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

What reasons support the point of: Water is in many landforms!

• Ponds, lakes, rivers, and streams are filled with water!

• Rain is water.

• Snow also comes from water!

• Mountains are steep landforms.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

What are some reasons that support: Siblings can be silly.

• They sometimes laugh at my jokes

• They giggle when mom or dad make funny faces.

• They don't leave me alone!

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.4.5