Citing Textual Evidence

Any book, newspaper, or print you read.

They are used to show that a character is speaking.

To read quickly through a text.

To make a guess based on the details in the text.

Using specific examples from a text to support your ideas or arguments.

It strengthens your argument and shows that your ideas are based on facts.

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

To examine the text closely to understand its meaning and structure.

To provide a brief overview of the main ideas and key points.

A fact is a statement that can be proven true, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.