Inferences and Text Evidence Unit Review

Which of the following BEST defines the term "cite" as it relates to the use of textual evidence?

• to mention as support, proof, or confirmation

• to summon officially to appear in court

• to call to mind

• to commend, as for outstanding service

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

Which of the following gives the BEST definition of the term "textual evidence"?

• specific details from the text that support the conclusion you have drawn

• quotes from the text

• any mention of something from the text

• a short summary of the text's main ideas

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

Which of the following BEST defines the term "analyze" as it relates to the study of a text?

• to examine in detail in order to better understand

• to identify and measure the chemical components of a substance

• to examine someone's thoughts, feelings, and behavior as a way of dealing with their emotional or mental problems.

• to identify the parts of something

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Which of the following gives the BEST definition of the term "infer" as it relates to the study of a text?

• to draw a reasoned conclusion based on evidence

• to guess

• to hint at but not state directly

• to restate an idea in different wording

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RL.7.10

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

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

What are the steps to citing evidence?

• State your idea (answer the question), explain your reasons, and summarize the main ideas.

• Explain your reasons and cite evidence.

• State your idea (answer the question), cite evidence, and explain your reasoning.

• Cite evidence and explain the evidence.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

True or false: Only direct quotes need to be cited.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.3.5

What is textual evidence?

• something you can point to in the text

• details from the text that support your claim, opinion, and/or answer

• using your book plus your brain to make an educated guess

• your favorite quote from the text

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

True or false: You should only use text evidence in your answer if the question explicitly states to cite the text.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

When you support your ideas in an answer, what do you do?

• Back up the answer with details. Provide evidence and explanation to prove your thinking.

• Give a short version of the text. Summarize the main points.

• Take your best guess on what might have happened.

• Outline the steps of how something happened.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2