Making a Point with Support Worksheet
Use this making a point with support worksheet to help kindergarten readers find an author’s point and the reasons behind it. Includes an answer key and builds early opinion-reading skills.
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Description
This making a point with support worksheet helps kindergarten readers learn a big idea in reading: an author makes a point and then gives reasons to back it up. Young children are just starting to notice that a writer is trying to tell them something. With a little prompting, they can find the point and point to each reason that supports it. This is a key kindergarten author’s purpose skill and builds a strong base for opinion reading and writing later on.
Children read a short, friendly opinion text about why apples make a good snack. The author says apples are sweet and juicy, apples are healthy and help your body grow, and apples are easy to pack in a bag. A cheerful crayon picture of a bowl of apples and a lunch bag supports the story. On the next page, children answer five multiple-choice questions by filling in a bubble. The questions ask for the author’s point and for each reason the author gives. Read the text aloud together first, then let children find the answers on their own or with a partner.
What’s Included
- One reading page with a short kindergarten opinion text and a full-color picture
- One question page with five multiple-choice questions on the author’s point and reasons
- A complete answer key for quick checking
Why This Worksheet Helps Kids
First, it teaches children that writing has a purpose and that good authors explain why they think something. Second, the short text and simple bubble answers let early readers practice finding evidence without getting tired. Third, linking each reason back to the point builds the thinking skills children need when they write their own opinions.
This making a point with support worksheet is a simple kindergarten reading comprehension worksheet that works well for small groups, literacy centers, morning work, or homework.
Ideas for Teachers and Parents
After children finish, ask them to hold up one finger for each reason the author gives. Then invite them to share their own favorite snack and say two reasons why it is good. You can also read a picture book together and stop to ask, “What is the author’s point? How do you know?” Drawing a quick picture of each reason is another fun way to remember them.
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