Text Evidence Vocabulary

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What are Context Clues?

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Words or sentences that come before and after a word that help readers figure out the meaning of unknown words.

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What can we infer from a text?

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To make a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning from the text.

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What is Textual Evidence?

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Proof from the text that supports a claim or argument.

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What does it mean to Cite the Evidence?

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To tell where the evidence is located in the text.

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What does it mean to Evaluate?

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To determine something by carefully studying it.

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What is Evidence?

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Proof of something, often used to support a claim.

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What is an Inference?

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.

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What are Examples of Context Clues?

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Synonyms, antonyms, explanations, or descriptions found in the surrounding text.

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What is the purpose of using Textual Evidence?

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To support arguments or claims made in writing.

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What does Analyze mean?

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To examine something in detail to understand it better.