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Reasons are the cause or explanation for an action, opinion, or event. Reasons support a claim. Evidence (also called reasoning) is the proof or facts that support a reason. Here is a graphic example of a claim, reasons that support the claim, and evidence/reasoning for the reason.
cause—something that makes something else happen
explanation—words that make something clear or easy to understand
opinion—what you think about something
event—something important that happens
support—help prove
Word Bank
cause cell phones facts
explanation claim situations proof
support
Supplementary Questions
What is the claim in the text above? [ALL]
The claim is that students should be allowed to use _______ at school in certain __________. [EN, EM]
The claim is ______________. [TR]
What are reasons? [ALL]
Reasons are ______ or the ________for an action, opinion or event. [EN,EM] Reasons are____________________. [TR]
American Institutes for Research
Scaffolding Instruction for ELLs: Resource Guide for ELA–81