English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 5

ELA21.5.26d

Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

  • Authors often include logical reasons and evidence to support their points.

Skills

  • Identify key points in a text.
  • Identify reasons and evidence that support the author's points.
  • Explain how the author uses reasons and evidence to support their key points.

Understanding

  • Authors use logical reasoning and factual evidence to support their points.

Vocabulary

  • Explain
  • Reasons
  • Evidence
  • Points
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