Citing Textual Evidence/Coming of Age

Please read this passage: "Coming of age is a term used to describe the transition between childhood and adulthood. For some cultures, coming of age is determined at a certain age when a child is no longer a minor". Referring to the textual evidence, which term is used to describe the transition from childhood to adulthood?

• Coming of age

• Some cultures

• Adolescents

• Adulthood

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

Why is citing textual evidence important?

• It is a standard

• We cannot throw out claims or answers without support. To be credible, academic, and trustworthy we must support our answers and opinions with evidence!

• When you cite evidence no one is allowed to disagree with you.

• It will get you an A+ in this class.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Please read this passage: "The coming of age milestone is an important one, and can also be a difficult transition as some children are hesitant to leave childhood behind. Literature, the movies, and music often refer to the coming of age theme and the problems or challenges associated with the transition". Based on textual evidence, why can transitioning to adulthood be difficult for some kids?

• Some children are hesitant to leave their childhood

• Literature and movies tell kids to stay in childhood

• Parents won't allow children to grow up

• Adulthood only brings problems.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

Our goal this week is to strengthen our ability to cite (a)   evidence.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.5.8

Read the passage: "Many cultures and religions have specific events, ceremonies, or celebrations associated with coming of age. Depending upon cultural and/or religious background, children may celebrate one or more of these: Bar or Bat Mitzvah, Confirmation, Quinceanera, or Sweet Sixteen". Based on textual evidence, does every culture have a coming of age ceremony?

• No, there is not enough textual evidence to confirm every culture has a coming of age ceremony.

• Yes, every culture has a coming of age ceremony.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

Read the passage: "Parenting a child in the midst of coming of age can be difficult, as they deal with broken hearts, disappointment, finding their own identities, and the challenges of increased responsibility, all for the first time. For children, coming of age can be exciting as they separate from their parents and form new social circles. However, it can also be a sad time for children who fear the future and miss the safety of childhood". Based on textual evidence, what inference can the reader make?

• Coming of age can be difficult for parents and children

• Coming of age is only difficult if you do not have good communication skills

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

Read the passage: "Parenting a child in the midst of coming of age can be difficult, as they deal with broken hearts, disappointment, finding their own identities, and the challenges of increased responsibility, all for the first time. For children, coming of age can be exciting as they separate from their parents and form new social circles. However, it can also be a sad time for children who fear the future and miss the safety of childhood". Based on textual evidence, what are some of the difficulties of coming of age? Select all that apply.

• Finding own identities

• Fear of the future

• Difficulty getting good grades

• Increased responsibility

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

What are the two types of textual evidence you can use to support your answer?

• Implicit (inference)

• Explicit (you can point to the answer)

• Nouns

• Verbs

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

Read the passage: "The word "tween" is often used to describe an age group of children that are in between being a child and a teenager. These kids are often in middle school. The tween years are a time of transition and change. A tween is maturing into a teenager physically, emotionally, and socially and they are learning to take on new responsibilities at school and home" Based on the textual evidence, how are children maturing during their tween years? Select all that apply.

• physically

• emotionally

• socially

• multiplication mastery

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Read the passage: A tween is a child between the ages of 9 and 12. A tween is no longer a little child, but not quite a teenager. They are in between the two age groups and their behavior and emotions reflect that". Based on textual evidence, which term describes a child between the ages fo 9 and 12?

(a)  

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4