ELA 7.1

ELA. 7.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the literary text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.


Requirements:

• Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

• Analyze a text and locate specific details.

• Define inference and textual evidence.

• Read a grade-level text and answer basic comprehension questions.

ELA. 7.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the literary text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Textual evidence - uses information from an originating source or other texts to support an argument. Think of textual evidence as the driving force behind debates. Debates take a position and then use facts as supporting evidence.

Inference - a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.: "researchers are entrusted with drawing inferences from the data" "it seemed a fair inference that such books would be grouped together".

​Define

ELA. 7.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the literary text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Examples of Textual Evidence:

Passage: From "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee

_"Atticus, you must be wrong... How's that?" "Well, most folks seem to think they're right, and you can't hardly blame 'em, can you?" I scooped up my cards and quit.

Textual Evidence: In this passage, the phrase "Atticus, you must be wrong" is a direct quote from the text. It is an example of textual evidence because it is a specific line from the book that can be used to support or reference something in a discussion, analysis, or argument related to the text.

​Examples

ELA. 7.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the literary text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Statement: "The main character in the story is brave."

Non-Example Explanation: This statement is not textual evidence. It is a general claim or opinion about a character's trait, but it does not provide a specific quote or reference from the text to support this claim. To make it textual evidence, you would need to include a direct quote from the text that demonstrates the character's bravery, such as "In the text, the character says, 'I will face my fears head-on,' which shows their bravery."

​Non-examples

ELA. 7.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the literary text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Text: Sarah had tears in her eyes, and her hands were trembling as she clutched the crumpled letter in her hand.

Inference: Based on the text, we can infer that the letter Sarah is holding contains upsetting or distressing news. Her tears and trembling hands suggest an emotional response, which leads us to infer that the letter's contents have deeply affected her.

​Examples: Inference

ELA. 7.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the literary text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Statement: "The book's cover is red."

Non-Example Explanation: This statement is not an inference; it is a straightforward observation of a physical characteristic of the book (its color). An inference typically involves drawing a conclusion or making an educated guess based on available information. To make it an inference, you might say something like, "The red cover of the book suggests that it might be associated with themes of passion or danger." In this case, you're inferring a potential connection between the book's color and its content.

​Non-examples: Inference

ELA. 7.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the literary text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Write down two pieces of textual evidence and one inference you can make from the text.

Text: "The forest was silent except for the occasional rustle of leaves in the breeze. As Sarah ventured deeper into the woods, she noticed a trail of broken branches and fresh footprints. Her heart raced as she realized she was not alone."

Application

ELA. 7.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a literary text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.

Theme - Theme refers to the overarching message, lesson, or moral that a work of literature conveys. It represents the broad and universal idea or concept that the author explores throughout the entire text.

Central Idea (Main Idea) - a specific point or concept that is at the heart of a particular passage, paragraph, or section within a larger text. It is a focused statement that summarizes the primary point of that section.

Summary - A summary is a short paragraph that summarizes or informs the audience of the main ideas of a longer piece of writing. Essentially, the summary is a short version of a longer text.

Define

ELA. 7.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a literary text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.

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ELA. 7.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a literary text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.

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ELA. 7.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a literary text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.

Summary - In the book "Holes," Stanley Yelnats, a young boy who is wrongfully accused of stealing is sent to Camp Green Lake, a juvenile detention center in the desert. At the camp, the inmates are required to dig holes in the dry lakebed as part of a bizarre punishment routine. As Stanley adapts to the harsh environment and bonds with his fellow inmates, he unravels the mystery behind the camp's true purpose, linked to a family curse and a hidden treasure. Through parallel narratives that explore the past and present, the story weaves together themes of friendship, justice, and the consequences of past actions. Ultimately, Stanley and his friends discover the truth and find redemption while breaking the cycle of injustice and bad luck associated with their families.

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