Text Evidence

Front

Quoting directly from the text means:

Back

Repeating the exact words from the text without changes.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

Identify relevant text passages by looking for key words, phrases, and ideas related to the topic, paying attention to headings and topic sentences, and skimming or scanning the text.

Back

Look for key words, phrases, and ideas related to the topic, pay attention to headings and topic sentences, and skim or scan the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Importance of analyzing textual evidence for themes

Back

Helps understand deeper messages and meanings in the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Example of citing textual evidence to support a claim:

Back

Referencing a quote from the text that directly supports the claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Front

Use text evidence to draw conclusions about a character by analyzing their actions, dialogue, thoughts, and interactions.

Back

Analyze the character's actions, dialogue, thoughts, and interactions with other characters.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Difference between summarizing and quoting:

Back

Summarizing condenses main points in one's own words; quoting uses exact words from the source.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

Example of a text passage highlighting a novel's main theme.

Back

'You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... Until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it.'

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Importance of textual evidence in literary analysis?

Back

Strengthens the argument by showing a direct connection to the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

Analyzing textual evidence enhances understanding by providing quotes, context, and insights into the author's intentions, themes, and characters.

Back

Direct quotes, context, and deeper insights into the author's intentions, themes, and characters.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

Citing specific text passages strengthens analysis credibility by providing evidence and showing understanding of the source.

Back

Citing specific text passages provides evidence to support claims and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the source material.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3