Citing Textual Evidence

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion based off of facts and reasoning.

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What does explicit mean?

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Evidence that is directly stated in the text.

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Which piece of evidence could best support the claim: High school students should be required to wear uniforms?

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At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendance rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.

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What evidence supports the idea: best friends are always there for you?

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Jessica always makes sure to help Jennifer and Michelle when they ask for support.

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Based on the text, what most likely happened when it was said, "It's a good thing we were all wearing seat belts when the turbulence hit."?

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A plane had gone through a terrible storm.

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What is textual evidence?

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

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What is the purpose of citing textual evidence?

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To provide support for claims and arguments, making them more credible.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To examine the text closely to understand its meaning, structure, and the author's intent.

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What is a claim in writing?

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A statement or assertion that can be argued or supported with evidence.

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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.