Statement 1: A study suggested that children who earned an allowance spent their money more carefully than those who did not.

Question

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.

Answer 1

Statement 2 is a claim as it presents the idea that children should receive an allowance for chores done at home. Statement 3 is a reason as it explains the benefits of giving children an allowance, such as learning about earning money and the value of money. Statement 1 is evidence because it supports the reason given in statement 3 by stating that children who earn an allowance spend their money more carefully. The paragraph should start with statement 2 as the claim, followed by statement 3 as the reason, and end with statement 1 as evidence to support the reason.