Author's Point, Reasons, & Evidence

Our school should have its own small radio station run by students.

They could play appropriate music between classes and at lunch.

Studies show that this could help with the overall mood of the student

body. It could go beyond the music. The station could share important

announcements or even speeches or essays by students. For the

students that participated in running the station, it would also be a great

learning experience. Students could gain skills with electronics, public

speaking, management, sound production, and a whole lot of other

skills, too. Overall, starting a school radio station has nothing but benefits.

We should figure out how to do it immediately.

What is the author's point?

• Play good music

• The speaker’s school should have a radio station run by students.

• School is important

• I like music in school

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

Our school should have its own small radio station run by students.

They could play appropriate music between classes and at lunch.

Studies show that this could help with the overall mood of the student

body. It could go beyond the music. The station could share important

announcements or even speeches or essays by students. For the

students that participated in running the station, it would also be a great

learning experience. Students could gain skills with electronics, public

speaking, management, sound production, and a whole lot of other

skills, too. Overall, starting a school radio station has nothing but benefits.

We should figure out how to do it immediately.

Which is NOT a reason or evidence for the school having a radio station?

• Music could improve the mood of the students

• Important

  announcements or messages could be shared

• It would be a

  great learning experience.

• Students like music.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.8

Johnson Public School should start a "homework hour" after school.

That way, students can have the time and space to do schoolwork after

the final bell. The early start time this year means that school is also

getting out earlier than in years past. We're finding that many parents

are not able to pick up their children at the earlier hour. "Homework

hour" would help solve this problem. It would give students a place to

wait for rides while also being productive. Also, studies by the school

district have found that students are 50% more likely to complete all their

homework if they do it immediately after school. This would help them

do so. For these reasons alone, homework hour seems like a great idea

that we need to put into place at once.

What is the author's point?

• Some parents can not pick up their children.

• The author’s school should have a “homework hour” after school.

• The author's school is a great school.

• Homework is important.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.8

Johnson Public School should start a "homework hour" after school.

That way, students can have the time and space to do schoolwork after

the final bell. The early start time this year means that school is also

getting out earlier than in years past. We're finding that many parents

are not able to pick up their children at the earlier hour. "Homework

hour" would help solve this problem. It would give students a place to

wait for rides while also being productive. Also, studies by the school

district have found that students are 50% more likely to complete all their

homework if they do it immediately after school. This would help them

do so. For these reasons alone, homework hour seems like a great idea

that we need to put into place at once.

What is a reason or evidence to support the author's point that the school should have a homework hour after school?

• Homework is important

• The school wants to have a homework hour.

• Homework hour is a great idea.

• It would give students a place to

  wait for rides while also being productive.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.W.4.1B

Michael Jordan is the most important basketball player who ever

lived. For starters, he was the best player. He won six championships,

never losing when his team reached the final round. Each time, he was

named the most valuable player of the finals. During the regular season,

he was named the most valuable player five times. He also averaged 30

points per game for his career. Don't forget that he took two years off in

the middle of his career to try baseball. Just as amazing was Jordan's

popularity off the court. At the height of his fame, Michael Jordan was

arguably the most well-known person in the world. This had never

happened for a basketball player before or an athlete in any sport. For

his accomplishments on and off the court, Michael Jordan is definitely

the most important basketball player ever.

What is the author's point?

• Michael Jordan won 6 championships.

• Michael Jordan is the most important basketball player.

• Michael Jordan took two years off.

• I like basketball

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.8

Michael Jordan is the most important basketball player who ever

lived. For starters, he was the best player. He won six championships,

never losing when his team reached the final round. Each time, he was

named the most valuable player of the finals. During the regular season,

he was named the most valuable player five times. He also averaged 30

points per game for his career. Don't forget that he took two years off in

the middle of his career to try baseball. Just as amazing was Jordan's

popularity off the court. At the height of his fame, Michael Jordan was

arguably the most well-known person in the world. This had never

happened for a basketball player before or an athlete in any sport. For

his accomplishments on and off the court, Michael Jordan is definitely

the most important basketball player ever.

Which is a reason or evidence to support the author's point that Michael Jordan is the most important basketball player?

• He is well known.

• Michael Jordan is 58.

• He won six championships,

  never losing when his team reached the final round.

• He is the best player.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.W.4.1B

CCSS.W.4.9A