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 an inference or conclusion.

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Why is text evidence important in reading comprehension?

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Text evidence is important because it helps readers support their understanding and interpretations of the text.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a logical guess or conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence in the text, rather than something that is directly stated.

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What are some examples of text evidence?

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Examples of text evidence include quotes, descriptions, and specific details from the text that support a claim.

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How can you identify the mood of a character using text evidence?

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You can identify a character's mood by looking for descriptive words and phrases that convey emotions, such as 'shouted,' 'groaned,' or 'shivered.'

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting of a story is the time and place in which the events occur.

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How can text evidence help describe the setting?

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Text evidence can describe the setting by providing details about the environment, such as weather, location, and time.

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What is a character's perspective?

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A character's perspective is their point of view or attitude towards events and other characters in the story.

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How can you use text evidence to support a character's perspective?

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You can use text evidence by quoting or paraphrasing the character's thoughts, feelings, or actions that reveal their perspective.