Text Evidence

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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 claim or answer a question.

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Why is text evidence important?

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Text evidence is important because it helps readers support their ideas and arguments with proof from the text.

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What does it mean to infer from a text?

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To infer means to make a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements in the text.

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What is a claim in writing?

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A claim is a statement or assertion that can be supported or challenged with evidence.

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What is an example of a detail that shows a character's feelings?

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A character's actions, such as walking with their head down, can indicate they are feeling sad.

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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.

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How can you identify the main idea of a text?

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The main idea can often be found in the topic sentence or by summarizing the key points of the text.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a piece of information that helps explain or prove the main idea.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points of a text.

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How can context clues help you understand a text?

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Context clues are hints in the text that help you figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.