statement one: a study suggested that children who earned an allowance spent their money more carefully than those who did not.
statement to 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 to 5 sentences explain which statement is a claim which is a reason and which is evidence and in which order the statement should appear in the paragraph and in which order the statement should appear in the paragraph
In the paragraph, statement one serves as evidence to support the claim made in statement three. Statement two is the reason that supports the claim made in statement three.
The order of the statements in the paragraph should be:
Statement two: "Children should receive an allowance for chores done at home." (Claim)
Statement three: "With an allowance, children learn about earning money and the value of money." (Reason)
Statement one: "A study suggested that children who earned an allowance spent their money more carefully than those who did not." (Evidence)
The paragraph could be structured as follows:
"Children should receive an allowance for chores done at home. With an allowance, children learn about earning money and the value of money. This is supported by a study that suggested that children who earned an allowance spent their money more carefully than those who did not. Thus, providing children with an allowance not only encourages them to take responsibility for their chores but also teaches them important financial skills."
Use the paragraph to complete the activity.
High schools should require all students to take four years of math. Even though most students will probably not become mathematicians, many of them will choose a profession where math plays an important role. Architects, pharmacists, and carpenters all use math every day. A strong math foundation in high school is important for students to succeed in these and in other professions.
In 1–2 sentences, explain which word or phrase should be added to the paragraph to increase its cohesion and why that word or phrase would increase cohesion.