Statement 2 is the claim, as it is the main idea being stated. Statement 4 is the reason, as it provides support for the claim by stating a statistic that more popcorn is sold than any other snack food. Statement 5 is the evidence, as it further supports the claim by providing information about Nebraska's popcorn production.
The paragraph should be organized in the following order: Statement 3, Statement 5, Statement 4, Statement 1, Statement 2. This order provides a logical flow by first providing historical background about popcorn's origin, then introducing Nebraska as a major popcorn producer, followed by the statistic about popcorn sales, and finally leading to the claim that popcorn is America's favorite snack food.
Use the sentences to complete the activity 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 It was originally made by Native Americans.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. (3 points)
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