Statement 1: Since more popcorn is sold than any other snack food, it must be America’s favorite! Statement 2: Popcorn is America’s favorite snack food. Statement 3: Popcorn has been around for over 200 years! It was originally made by Native Americans. Statement 4: 17 billion quarts of popcorn are sold each year, more than any other snack food. Statement 5: Nebraska produces the most popcorn out of any other state In 3-5 sentences, explain which statement is a claim, which is a reason, and which is evidence, and in which order the statements should appear in the paragraph.
In 3-5 sentences, explain which statement is a claim, which is a reason, and which is evidence, and in which order the statements should appear in the paragraph.
Statement 1 is a claim because it is presenting a conclusion without providing any evidence or reasoning. Statement 2 is also a claim because it directly states that popcorn is America's favorite snack food without offering any support. Statement 3 is evidence because it provides historical information about popcorn's origin and longevity. Statement 4 is also evidence because it presents a specific statistic about the amount of popcorn sold each year. Statement 5 is a reason because it supports the claim in statement 2 by providing a specific example of Nebraska's contribution to popcorn production.
The statements should be arranged in the following order in the paragraph:
Statement 3: Popcorn has been around for over 200 years! It was originally made by Native Americans.
Statement 4: 17 billion quarts of popcorn are sold each year, more than any other snack food.
Statement 5: Nebraska produces the most popcorn out of any other state.
Statement 2: Popcorn is America’s favorite snack food.
Statement 1: Since more popcorn is sold than any other snack food, it must be America’s favorite!
Starting with the evidence of popcorn's history and production, followed by the statistic about popcorn sales, and then providing the specific example of Nebraska's contribution, the paragraph builds up to the claim that popcorn is America's favorite snack food. The reasoning for this claim is then presented in statement 1.