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

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2