Text Evidence

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What is text evidence?

Back

Text evidence refers to specific details or examples from a text that support a claim or argument.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

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Why is text evidence important in writing?

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Text evidence is important because it strengthens arguments, provides credibility, and helps readers understand the author's message.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

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What does it mean to cite evidence?

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To cite evidence means to refer to specific parts of a text to support a statement or argument.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

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What can you infer from a character's actions in a story?

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You can infer a character's emotions, motivations, or personality traits based on their actions.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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What is the significance of setting in a story?

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The setting provides context for the events, influences characters' actions, and helps create the mood of the story.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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How can dialogue contribute to understanding a character's mood?

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Dialogue can reveal a character's emotions, intentions, and relationships with others through their choice of words and tone.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What are some examples of descriptive language that enhance setting?

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Descriptive language includes adjectives and imagery that paint a vivid picture of the environment, such as 'cracked glass' or 'gray and dirty sky'.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

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How does context influence the interpretation of text evidence?

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Context provides background information that helps readers understand the circumstances surrounding the text, affecting its meaning.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

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What role do character relationships play in understanding a story?

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Character relationships help to develop themes, drive the plot, and reveal character traits through interactions.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3