CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.4.8 - Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text.

 
Authors: National Governors Association Center for Best Practices, Council of Chief State School Officers

Title: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.4.8 Explain How An Author Uses Reasons And Evidence... Reading:Informational Text - 4th Grade English Language Arts Common Core State Standards

Publisher: National Governors Association Center for Best Practices, Council of Chief State School Officers, Washington D.C.

Copyright Date: 2010

(Page last edited 10/08/2017)

1. Authors Purpose Charts - Free Download; classroom charts to help understand and remember the three types of purposes for stories.
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3. Youngzine - Use this magazine to read different articles and point out the authors purpose and point of view.