Text Evidence

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What is proof of something called?

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Evidence

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What can you infer about sheepdogs based on their loyalty and gentleness?

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Sheepdogs are trusted because of their loyalty.

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What is an important detail to determine if Kayla is a good student?

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Kayla enjoys reading, and does her work to her full potential.

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What is the strongest evidence to support the claim that students should grade their teachers?

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In one school, almost all teachers reported that they would change their approach if student feedback indicated that it was not working.

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What piece of evidence best supports the claim that high school students should 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 is textual evidence?

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

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Why is it important to cite evidence in writing?

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Citing evidence strengthens arguments and shows that claims are based on reliable information.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the difference between evidence and opinion?

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Evidence is based on facts and data, while opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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How can evidence be used in persuasive writing?

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Evidence can be used to support claims and persuade the reader to agree with the writer's viewpoint.