Use the sentences to complete the activity.
Statement 1: A study suggested that children who earned an allowance spent their money more carefully than those who did not.
Statement 2: Children should receive an allowance for chores done at home.
Statement 3: With an allowance, children learn about earning money and the value of money.
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.
(4 points)
Statement 2 is a claim because it presents an opinion or stance on the topic of children receiving an allowance. Statement 3 is a reason because it provides justification or explanation for why children should receive an allowance. Statement 1 is evidence because it supports the claim with a study that suggests children who earn an allowance are more careful with their money.
The statements should appear in the following order in the paragraph:
1. Statement 2 (claim): Children should receive an allowance for chores done at home.
2. Statement 3 (reason): With an allowance, children learn about earning money and the value of money.
3. Statement 1 (evidence): A study suggested that children who earned an allowance spent their money more carefully than those who did not.
This order presents the initial claim, followed by a reason to support the claim, and then evidence to further support the reason and strengthen the overall argument.