Finding Evidence

Evidence is proof that is essential to an author creating a strong argument claim, or to build and support a theme or central idea.

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Evidence

Poll

Share how much you agree with this statement:  I know how to find relevant evidence to support my claim.

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• 80%

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• 50%

Multiple Choice

What is textual evidence?

• Words from a source

• Explicit (you can directly point to the answer)

• Implicit (you must make an inference by using background knowledge and evidence)

• The main idea of a source

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of citing textual evidence?

• To provide irrelevant examples that do not support the claims or arguments.

• To support claims or arguments with specific examples from the text.

• To make the text longer and more difficult to read.

• To confuse the reader with unnecessary information.

• Supporting dialogue between characters

• Interaction between characters.​

Fiction

• Statistical data

• Expert opinions

• Specialized knowledge​

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Non Fiction

Types of Evidence

Notes

• Supporting dialogue between characters

• Interaction between characters.​

• Primary Source: First hand account: Someone's private Journal, Memoire

• poem, short story, play, etc.

Narrative

• Statistical data

• Expert opinions

• Specialized knowledge​

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Informational

Types of Evidence

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The following "C" or citing textual evidence is from a ​ ​

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source.In the story, "Bigfoot is real" written by Dracula the main character is searching the forest when he "notices a tall shadow behind the waterfall" (Source 1).

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The following "C" or citing textual evidence is from a ​ ​

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source.In the video, "Burgers Are Awesome" by Mr. Beast Boy, he argues "cheeseburgers are superior to any other food" (Source 1).

How to Find Evidence

1. Read and understand the question or claim.

2. Closely read the text to find answers.

3. Note inferences and quotations from the passage that support the answer or claim.

4. Analyze the evidence and ask yourself, “How does the evidence support a claim or idea from the passage? What makes this evidence strong.

5. Cite the evidence​.

Reorder

Reorder the following

• Read and understand the question

• Closely read the text to find answers

• Analyze the evidence. How does this support a claim or idea? What makes this strong?

• Note inferences and quotations from the passage that support the answer or claim

• Analyze the evidence and ask yourself, “How does the evidence support a claim or idea from the passage? What makes this evidence strong.

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​Finding Evidence + Inference = Text Evidence

​Most texts require readers to interpret the text evidence to understand intent, meaning, or context.

Multiple Choice

As long as your evidence (quote or paraphrase) explains your point clearly, you do not need to elaborate on it. 

• True

• False

ALWAYS include Transitional Phrases for Text Evidence

• According to the text,

• The text states that,

• In the text it says,

• The text says,

• According to (author and their title here)

• In fact, studies from (insert University or Relevant Program here) show that ..

ALWAYS INCLUDE Transitional Phrases for REASONING

• This means that

• This shows that

• This leads the reader to believe

• The text suggest that

• This quote suggests

• This quote deeply reflects

• The information provided shows

Lead in: Restate & Answer with your claim (to the prompt). [Transitional Phrase], “direct text evidence" (CITATION). {Transitional Phrase for Reasoning}, then explain more about what you know based on text evidence(this is your Reasoning). 

​Order of the Presentation of Evidence. Use markers to rewrite this on your paper in color.

Strong Evidence/Reasoning

• ​Strong evidence clearly connects to the question and answer.

• Ask yourself, “How does this evidence/quotation support the question and answer?​"

Notes

Reorder

When citing textual evidence to support the claim that pineapple belongs on pizza, please correctly order the elements below.

• In the article, "Tasty Toppings" by Chef Ramsey he argues

• "the sweetness from pineapple enhances the salty flavors from the cheese and pepperoni"

• (Source 1).

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Match

Please match each essential part of citing textual evidence.

• In the article, "Tasty Toppings" by Chef Ramsey he argues

• "the sweetness from pineapple enhances the salty flavors from the cheese and pepperoni"

• (Source 1).

Lead in

Textual Evidence

Citation

• Lead in

• Textual Evidence

• Citation

Multiple Choice

Which piece of textual evidence below would BEST support the inference that SHS students prefer chocolate milkshakes over hot chocolate?

• "On milkshake day, the cafeteria line stretched all the way around C building, through the quad, and up to the gym!" (Source 2)

• "Hot chocolate just isn't worth it unless it also has marshmallows" (Source 2)

• "Milkshakes are made of equal parts ice cream and milk, often flavored with other toppings like chocolate" (Source 2)

Multiple Select

At SHS, we write paragraphs using the Spartan Paragraph structure.When you are citing evidence, which of the following is true?

• You should pick evidence that SUPPORTS or PROVES your answer

• Begin with a lead in (title, author, genre)

• You do not have to use "quotation marks" around the evidence

• Always cite your source with a citation (Source 1).

Multiple Choice

Wendy was walking home from school when she found a sick bird lying on the ground under a tree. She stopped and gave the bird a look. She looked up and noticed a nest in the branch above her. She looked forward and continued walking home. Wendy is what? Choose the correct formatted answer below.

• Wendy is an animal lover. In the text it says, " She stopped and gave the bird a look." This shows that she likes animals.

• Wendy is a very selfish person. According to the text, " she found a sick bird lying on the ground under a tree." But she just kept walking. This shows that Wendy doesn't care about the bird enough to help it.

• Wendy is a mean person.

Open Ended

Tyler overslept and missed his bus. He looked at his alarm clock and it read 8:45 A.M. He was more than 30 minutes late for school. He casually walked to the kitchen and poured himself some cereal. Is Tyler worried about making it to school? Support your answer with evidence from information provided.

Open Ended

Today was a special day in Ms. Franklins class. Some of the children were walking around the room, some of them were standing in small groups, and some of them were at their desks, putting finishing touches on cardboard mailboxes. After coloring a cool flame on the side of his racecar mailbox, Johnny hopped off his chair, strutted over to Veronica’s desk, and dropped a small white envelope into her princess castle mailbox. Veronica blushed and played with her hair. While this was happening, Martin was frantically trying to put a small white envelope into everyone’s mailbox. After giving one to Ms.Franklin, Martin pulled out a medium-sized red envelope from his pocket. He blushed and tried to put it in Veronica’s mailbox, but it wouldn’t quite fit. Martin struggled with it for a few seconds and then ran off with the envelope. Veronica rolled her eyes and popped her gum.

Which boy does Veronica like? Be sure to cite textual evidence to support your answer.