Inferring and Citing Textual Evidence Review

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What is paraphrasing?

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Paraphrasing is when you reference the author's ideas but use your own words, without using quotation marks.

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What is the first step in citing textual evidence?

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The first step is to state your idea.

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What must you include before citing textual evidence?

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You must include a sentence starter.

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What two things do you combine when making an inference about a text?

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You combine information from the text and your prior knowledge or experiences.

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What is a strategy for inferring or drawing conclusions?

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A strategy is 'It Says, I Say, So'.

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What does 'citing evidence' mean?

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Citing evidence means providing specific examples or quotes from the text to support your ideas.

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Why is it important to use a sentence starter?

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A sentence starter helps to smoothly introduce the evidence you are about to present.

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What is the purpose of inferring in reading?

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Inferring helps readers understand deeper meanings and conclusions that are not explicitly stated in the text.

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What is the difference between paraphrasing and quoting?

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Paraphrasing involves rewording the author's ideas in your own words, while quoting involves using the author's exact words with quotation marks.

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What does 'textual evidence' refer to?

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Textual evidence refers to specific details, quotes, or examples from a text that support your analysis or argument.