Your Turn! Text Evidence with Inference

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What is text evidence?

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Text evidence refers to specific details or examples from a text that support a conclusion or inference.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a logical guess or conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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How can you identify a character's job from a text?

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Look for clues in the text, such as descriptions of actions, dialogue, or specific details that relate to their work.

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What are some clues that indicate a setting?

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Clues can include descriptions of the environment, weather, sounds, and activities happening in the scene.

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What is the importance of context in understanding text evidence?

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Context helps to clarify the meaning of text evidence and how it relates to the overall message or theme of the text.

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What types of words can help you infer a setting?

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Descriptive words related to sights, sounds, smells, and activities can help infer the setting.

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How can you tell if a character is a teacher from the text?

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Look for evidence such as classroom activities, interactions with students, and responsibilities mentioned in the text.

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What is an example of text evidence that shows a character is a baker?

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Evidence like 'smell of cakes and cookies in the air' or 'clothes stained from flour' indicates the character's job as a baker.

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What does it mean to analyze text evidence?

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To analyze text evidence means to examine and interpret the evidence to understand its significance in the text.

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Why is it important to use text evidence in writing?

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Using text evidence strengthens arguments and claims by providing support and credibility.