Citing Textual Evidence

What is textual evidence?

• My opinion after reading.
• Proof in the article.
• A word for word quote from the article/story
• A made-up quote I add to my answer.

What is the acronym used to answer a writing prompt?

• RASE

• RACE

• RASC

• RASCP

What is the first step to writing a paragraph with textual evidence?

• Concluding Sentence
• Answer
• Restate
• Support

What is the second step to writing a paragraph with textual evidence?

• Support
• Cite
• Check for Unclear Pronouns
• Answer

After I answer the question, what do I need to add to my paragraph?

• Support
• Another answer
• Elaboration
• My opinion

Which paragraph is written correctly to respond to this question: Why do people feel cell phones should be turned off during dinner?

• People feel cell phones should be turned off during dinner to give people more freedom. "Franchesca had an even happier result when she put away her phone" (Smith 6). This shows that turning cell phones off during meal times made people feel happy and less tied to a device.
• People feel cell phones should be turned off during dinner to give people more freedom. In the text it states, "Franchesca had an even happier result when she put away her phone." This shows that turning cell phones off during meal times made people feel happy and less tied to a device.
• People feel cell phones should be turned off during dinner to give people more freedom. In the text it states, "Franchesca had an even happier result when she put away her phone" (Smith 6).
• People feel cell phones should be turned off during dinner to give people more freedom. In the text it states, "Franchesca had an even happier result when she put away her phone" (Smith 6). This shows that turning cell phones off during meal times made people feel happy and less tied to a device.

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is an inference?

• A guess

• Evidence that is directly stated in the text

• A conclusion based off of facts and reasoning

What evidence supports the idea: best friends are always there for you?

• Jessica is always talking about Jennifer behind her back.

• Jessica and Jennifer always talk about Michelle when she isn't around.

• Jessica always makes sure to help Jennifer and Michelle when they ask for support.

• Jennifer and Michelle make sure to copy off Jessica's homework.

It's a good thing we were all wearing seat belts when the turbulence hit.

Based on the text, which of the following most likely happened?

• A family was on a road trip and hit a pothole.

• A plane had gone through a terrible storm.

• A boat went over some waves.

• There are not enough details to answer the question.

The Recreation Center is only open through Sundays-Thursdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Jackson wanted to play basketball there.

Based on the passage, at which time would Jackson be allowed to play basketball?

• At 4:30 p.m. on Saturday

• At 2:30 p.m. on Friday

• At 9:30 p.m. on Thursday

• At 9:00 a.m. on Monday