Point and Reason is a free printable Grade 1 English worksheet on matching a point an author makes to the reason that supports it, aligned to Common Core standard RI.1.8. It prints 2 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two students in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.
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Set 1 has all 25 in a single PDF. All 25 sets ask different questions.
Point and Reason
RI.1.8
NameDate
Write the letter of the match next to each one.
1.Write the letter of the reason next to each point.
Bees are important.
Brush your teeth twice a day.
Camels can live in the desert.
Trees are good for towns.
A.It stops holes in your teeth.
B.They give shade on hot days.
C.They help flowers make seeds.
D.They can go for days without water.
2.Write the letter of the reason next to each point.
Recycle your bottles.
You should wash your hands.
Drink water every day.
Wear a helmet on a bike.
A.It washes germs away.
B.Your body needs it to work.
C.It keeps your head safe if you fall.
D.They can be made into new things.
LessonPrint · RI.1.8 · Set 10 · free to copy for classroom use
Answer key — Point and Reason
Set 10. Prints on its own sheet.
1.1. Bees are important. — C (They help flowers make seeds.) 2. Brush your teeth twice a day. — A (It stops holes in your teeth.) 3. Camels can live in the desert. — D (They can go for days without water.) 4. Trees are good for towns. — B (They give shade on hot days.)
2.1. Recycle your bottles. — D (They can be made into new things.) 2. You should wash your hands. — A (It washes germs away.) 3. Drink water every day. — B (Your body needs it to work.) 4. Wear a helmet on a bike. — C (It keeps your head safe if you fall.)
Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to RI.1.8 of the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.