RI.1 and RI.8 Practice

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What is irrelevant evidence?

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Irrelevant evidence is information that does not support or connect to the claim being made.

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What is relevant evidence?

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Relevant evidence is information that supports or connects to the claim being made.

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What does it mean to analyze evidence?

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To analyze evidence means to examine and evaluate the information to determine its relevance and credibility.

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a statement or assertion that can be argued or supported with evidence.

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How can students prepare for the future according to speeches?

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Students can prepare for the future by trying new possibilities to discover what excites them.

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

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The topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is information that explains, proves, or enhances the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is the significance of context in understanding evidence?

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Context helps to clarify the meaning and relevance of evidence in relation to the claim.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or paper.

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What does it mean to evaluate sources?

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To evaluate sources means to assess the credibility, reliability, and relevance of the information provided.