Inferring and Citing Textual Evidence Review

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What two elements do you combine when making an inference about a text?

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Information from the text and your prior knowledge/prior experiences.

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What is a strategy for inferring or drawing conclusions from a text?

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It Says, I Say, So.

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What is the first step in citing textual evidence?

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State your idea.

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What do you call it when you reference the author's ideas in your own words without using quotation marks?

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Paraphrasing.

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Can you use both direct quotes and paraphrasing when citing textual evidence?

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True.

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What is the purpose of making inferences while reading?

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To draw conclusions based on the text and prior knowledge.

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What does the 'It Says, I Say, So' strategy help you do?

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It helps you connect the text to your own ideas and conclusions.

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What is the difference between quoting and paraphrasing?

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Quoting uses the exact words from the text, while paraphrasing rephrases the ideas in your own words.

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Why is it important to cite textual evidence?

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To support your ideas and arguments with credible sources.

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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.