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Grade 2 English Language Arts · Level 4, Understand informational texts, text features, reasons, and sources; gather information for a purpose.

Connect Reasons to an Author’s Point

Identify an author’s specific point and describe which reasons support it.

How the lesson starts: Connect Reasons to an Author’s Point

1. Luna has an idea

   Meet Luna the llama. Luna has a big idea for her class. She wants a reading tent! She writes a letter to Principal Owl. To win Owl over, Luna needs good reasons.

2. Point and reason

   The point is what the author thinks. Our class should get a reading tent. The reason tells why. Because it is a cozy place to read. Listen for the word because.

3. Match point and reason

   Every point needs its own reason. We should feed the birds in winter. Why? Birds can't find food in the snow. We need a crossing guard. Why? Cars drive fast near school.