Proving It: How Do You Know?

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Naming the purpose is only half the job.

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Read carefully. Then prove you understood.

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What you'll learn · 1 of 2

Naming the purpose is only half the job. Good readers can also say how they know. Use clues from the words, title, and pictures. Read: 'Brushing Your Teeth. Brush two times a day. Use a small dab of toothpaste. Brush for two minutes.

What you'll learn · 2 of 2

' Purpose: to inform. How do you know? The title names a real topic. The sentences give true steps and facts. There are no made-up characters, and the author is not selling anything. Use this frame: 'The purpose is ___. I know because ___. '

Key points

1Say the purpose and how you know.
2Use clues from words, titles, and pictures.
3Frame: The purpose is ___. I know because ___.

Question 1

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Which clue shows the tooth text informs?

How sure are you going to be?😐 maybe

Question 2

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'The silly sock monster ate all the laundry!' Which clue shows it entertains?

How sure are you going to be?😐 maybe

Question 3

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What is the second part of the frame 'The purpose is ___. I know because ___'?

How sure are you going to be?😐 maybe

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