Learning Objective: Identify proposition and support patterns in text

3-5 ELD: Identify structural patterns found in text

What will we identify today?

Proposition and support patterns in informative text

1. This is an apple2. This apple taste great!

Fact Statements (sentences) that can be proven

Opinions Statements (sentences) of what someone thinks or believes

Discuss with your partner which sentence is a fact? Which sentence is an opinion?

Proposition and Support pattern- is text that presents an idea, or opinion. Then it provides supporting sentences to

show that the proposition is true

A Proposition states the opinion or idea of the writer. Example: Many rainforests are in danger.Supports are sentences or evidence that help show that the

writer’s opinion or idea is trueExample• They may be cut down by people who want to use land for

farming, mining, and building.• In some countries, there are now so many people that they

need more land for cities• In other places, people cut down forests for the wood from

trees

It is important to identify proposition and support because:

• You can understand reading better• You can use factual support statements

to make your opinion more believable

Step 1 : Read the text carefully and summarize informationStep 2: Look for the proposition, an opinion, or idea of the writerStep 3: Look for sentences that support the proposition (evidence)Step 4: Circle yes if the text is in the proposition and support pattern. Circle

no if it is not.

Paragraph 11. Turkey vultures are wonderful birds. 2. A turkey vulture’s wings can spread six feet from tip to tip. 3. Turkey vultures hold their wings out as they fly. 4. They look so beautiful as they soar high!

Proposition and Support? YES NO

Step 1 : Read the text carefully and summarize informationStep 2: Look for the proposition, an opinion, or idea of the writerStep 3: Look for sentences that support the proposition (evidence)Step 4: Circle yes if the text is in the proposition and support pattern. Circle

no if it is not.

Paragraph 21. On Monday, I take piano lessons. 2. On Tuesday, I go to visit my grandmother. 3. On Wednesday, I watch my favorite TV show. 4. Finally, on Friday I get to go watch my family for dinner.

Proposition and Support? YES NO

Step 1 : Read the text carefully and summarize informationStep 2: Look for the proposition, an opinion, or idea of the writerStep 3: Look for sentences that support the proposition (evidence)Step 4: Circle yes if the text is in the proposition and support pattern. Circle

no if it is not.

Paragraph 31. Turkey vultures are awful birds 2. These birds are wrinkled red skin on their heads 3. Turkey vultures eat dead animals 4. Their diet is gross to some people. 5. These are horrible birds.

Proposition and Support? YES NO

Step 1 : Read the text carefully and summarize informationStep 2: Look for the proposition, an opinion, or idea of the writerStep 3: Look for sentences that support the proposition (evidence)Step 4: Circle yes if the text is in the proposition and support pattern. Circle

no if it is not.

Paragraph 41. Technology is taking over the way we talk to one another2. People don’t call anymore 3. They text each other on their cell phones, which can cause problems if text is not read correctly. 4. People don’t talk to each other face to face anymore.

Proposition and Support? YES NO

Step 1 : Read the text carefully and summarize informationStep 2: Look for the proposition, an opinion, or idea of the writerStep 3: Look for sentences that support the proposition (evidence)Step 4: Circle yes if the text is in the proposition and support pattern. Circle

no if it is not.

Paragraph 51. Willie Mays of the Giants was the greatest centerfielder in baseball history 2. He was named Rookie of the year in 1952, the National League’s best first year player 3. He was the National League's Most Valuable Player on 1957 4. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1979.

Proposition and Support? YES NO

Closure