ES4- Text Evidence Essential Vocabulary

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Cite

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To refer to a source or piece of evidence in support of an argument or conclusion.

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TEKS.ELA.8.12D

TEKS.ELA.8.12E

TEKS.ELA.8.12H

TEKS.ELA.8.6B

TEKS.ELA.8.6E

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Text Evidence

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Specific details or examples from a text that support an analysis or claim.

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TEKS.ELA.7.6I

TEKS.ELA.8.6I

TEKS.ELA.8.7C

TEKS.ELA.CR.4F

TEKS.ELA.E2.5C E3.5C

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Analysis

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A detailed examination of the elements or structure of something, often to understand its meaning or significance.

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TEKS.ELA.7.6D

TEKS.ELA.8.6D

TEKS.ELA.CR.5B

TEKS.ELA.E2.5D

TEKS.ELA.RI.4D

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Inference

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements.

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TEKS.ELA.7.5C

TEKS.ELA.7.6F

TEKS.ELA.8.5C

TEKS.ELA.8.6F

TEKS.ELA.CR.4F

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Justify

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To provide valid reasons or evidence to support an argument or claim.

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TEKS.ELA.7.7C

TEKS.ELA.8.6I

TEKS.ELA.8.7C

TEKS.ELA.E1.4F

TEKS.ELA.E2.5C E3.5C

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Background Knowledge

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The information and experiences that a reader brings to a text, which help in understanding and interpreting it.

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TEKS.ELA.CR.3D

TEKS.ELA.RI.4A

TEKS.ELA.RI.4D

TEKS.ELA.RI.4E

TEKS.ELA.RI.4G

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Support

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To provide assistance or backing for an idea, claim, or argument.

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TEKS.ELA.7.5G

TEKS.ELA.8.5G

TEKS.ELA.E3.4G

TEKS.ELA.E3.7D.I

TEKS.ELA.E4.7D.I

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Conclusion

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A judgment or decision reached after considering the evidence and reasoning.

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TEKS.ELA.7.6I

TEKS.ELA.8.6I

TEKS.ELA.8.7C

TEKS.ELA.E1.5C

TEKS.ELA.E2.5C E3.5C

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Interpret

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To explain the meaning of something, often based on analysis and understanding of context.

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TEKS.ELA.7.6D

TEKS.ELA.8.6D

TEKS.ELA.CR.5B

TEKS.ELA.E2.5D

TEKS.ELA.E4.5D

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Claim

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A statement or assertion that something is true, often requiring support or evidence.