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 argument.

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Why is it important to cite text evidence?

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Citing text evidence is important because it gives credit to the original author and strengthens your argument by providing support.

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What does it mean to infer from a text?

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

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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 that is subjective.

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How can you identify the main idea of a text?

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The main idea can often be identified by looking for the most important point or argument that the author is trying to convey.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a piece of information that helps to explain, clarify, or provide evidence for 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 in your own words.

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How can context clues help in understanding a text?

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Context clues are hints or information within the text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in a text?

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The conclusion summarizes the main points and provides a final perspective on the topic discussed.

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What is an example of a claim?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true, such as 'School uniforms improve student behavior.'