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Using reasons and evidence to support arguments. RI.5.8 Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text, identifying which reasons and evidence support which point(s). By the end of this lesson, you will be able to…. Define an argument
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RI.5.8 Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text, identifying which reasons and evidence support which point(s). By the end of this lesson, you will be able to… Define an argument Identify the reasons and evidence for the argument in a text.
Many times authors write to share their opinions or arguments for a particular topic What is an argument? An argument involves the process of making a claim (point) and then proving it with the use of reasons and evidence.
Author’s opinions Arguments = Evidence and reasons Main Idea Evidence and reasons Key Details Evidence and reasons