Vocabulary guide
- point: the main idea of an argument
- evidence: information supporting a point
- explanation: a reason showing how evidence supports a point
Comprehension answers
- What is Sam’s main point? Reading helps focus
- What evidence does Sam use? A class survey
- Why add an explanation? To connect evidence to the point
- What should Sam check when rereading? Every sentence relates to the idea
Writing model
Working with a partner can help learning. For example, a partner can explain a difficult instruction in another way. This helps both students check their understanding and complete the task.
Word Study
point; evidence (in that order).
Sentence Builder
My evidence supports the point.
School English
Possible response: What evidence supports your point about quiet reading?
Accept other polite and relevant answers.
Teaching notes
Read the passage aloud for the listening panel. For the language panel, model one sentence aloud and let students change the sentence starter. For the speaking and transfer panels, accept a clear, relevant response in the student’s own words. Invite planning in a familiar language and adjust support to English proficiency.