TEXTUAL EVIDENCE & INFERENCES

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What is textual evidence?

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A word for word quote from the article/story.

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Which is the appropriate sentence starter when you're citing evidence?

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The author states...

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True or False: Citing text evidence is important to support your analysis of a story.

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True

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What text-based evidence supports the answer about Alison's search for her items?

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Alison checked the pockets of the jacket she’d worn the day before, but they weren’t there either.

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What can you infer about how the teacher will react to Brian's behavior?

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She will scold Brian for not paying attention in class.

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Define 'inference' in the context of reading comprehension.

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the purpose of citing textual evidence in writing?

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To support claims and arguments with proof from the text.

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Give an example of a sentence starter for making an inference.

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Based on the text, it can be inferred that...

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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 elements.

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Why is it important to differentiate between fact and opinion in textual evidence?

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To ensure that arguments are based on verifiable information rather than personal beliefs.