Text Evidence - Bell Ringer

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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 a conclusion or inference.

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Why is text evidence important in reading comprehension?

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Text evidence helps readers support their interpretations and understandings of a text, making their arguments stronger.

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What does it mean to infer from a text?

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To infer means to draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements in the text.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a logical conclusion or deduction made based on evidence from the text.

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How can context clues help in understanding a text?

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Context clues are hints or information within the text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points or ideas of a text.

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What is a main idea?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea can often be found in the topic sentence, which is usually the first or last sentence of the paragraph.