Evidence

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What is textual evidence?

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Proof from the text to support your answer.

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What is the author's purpose in a text?

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The reason why the author wrote the text, such as to inform, persuade, or entertain.

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What does it mean to support a claim?

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To provide evidence or reasons that back up the claim being made.

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What is an example of a claim?

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A statement that asserts something to be true, such as 'School lunches should be healthier.'

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What is the importance of using evidence in writing?

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Evidence strengthens arguments and helps convince the reader of the validity of the claims.

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?

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Primary sources are original materials, while secondary sources analyze or interpret primary sources.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or research paper.

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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 purpose.

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes the main argument or claim.