Citing Textual Evidence

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What is textual evidence?

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Textual evidence refers to specific pieces of information or quotes from a text that support a claim or argument.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

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Why is it important to cite textual evidence?

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Citing textual evidence is important because it gives credibility to your claims and allows readers to verify the information.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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What are some common types of textual evidence?

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Common types of textual evidence include direct quotes, paraphrased information, statistics, and examples.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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How can you determine if a piece of evidence is relevant to your claim?

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A piece of evidence is relevant if it directly supports or illustrates the claim you are making.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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What is the purpose of a claim in writing?

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A claim is a statement that asserts a belief or opinion that can be supported with evidence.

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What does it mean to analyze evidence?

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Analyzing evidence means examining and interpreting the evidence to understand its significance and how it supports a claim.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

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What is a counterclaim?

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A counterclaim is an argument that opposes the main claim, providing an alternative perspective.

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How do you effectively integrate textual evidence into your writing?

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You can effectively integrate textual evidence by introducing the evidence, presenting it clearly, and explaining how it supports your claim.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

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What is the role of a citation in academic writing?

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Citations provide a way to credit the original source of information and allow readers to locate the source.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is subjective.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6