Citing Text Evidence

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What is citing text evidence?

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Citing text evidence means providing specific examples or quotes from a text to support a claim or argument.

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Why is it important to cite text evidence?

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Citing text evidence strengthens arguments, shows understanding of the text, and helps others verify claims.

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What is the first step in citing textual evidence?

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State your idea or claim clearly.

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What is the second step in citing textual evidence?

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Cite your evidence from the text.

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What is the third step in citing textual evidence?

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Explain your evidence and how it supports your idea.

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What does 'explicit' mean in the context of text evidence?

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Explicit means information that is directly stated in the text.

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What does 'implicit' mean in the context of text evidence?

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Implicit refers to information that is suggested or implied but not directly stated.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning, rather than directly stated facts.

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What is a direct quotation?

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A direct quotation is the exact words taken from a text, enclosed in quotation marks.

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How can you identify strong text evidence?

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Strong text evidence is relevant, specific, and directly supports the claim being made.