Citing Textual Evidence

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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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Why is textual evidence important in writing?

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It supports claims and arguments with proof from a text.

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What does it mean to cite evidence?

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To refer to a specific source or text that supports your argument.

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What is a claim?

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A statement or assertion that can be supported with evidence.

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What is an example of textual evidence?

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"The population of elephants has decreased by 86% in the last 31 years."

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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

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How can you identify strong evidence?

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Strong evidence is relevant, credible, and directly supports the claim.

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What is a quote?

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A word-for-word repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts.

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What does it mean to paraphrase?

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To restate information in your own words while maintaining the original meaning.

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What is a conclusion in writing?

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A summary of the main points and the final thoughts on the topic.