State Test Prep 6th Grade ELA: Textual Evidence

What is textual evidence?

• Specific details from a text that support a claim or argument.

• Emotional reactions to a text

• Personal opinions on a text

• Random thoughts about a text

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.5.8

Why is it important to include textual evidence in your writing?

• Including textual evidence makes writing less credible

• Textual evidence is not necessary in writing

• It is important to include textual evidence in writing to provide credibility, support arguments, and help readers understand the context of the information presented.

• Textual evidence confuses readers

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

How can you identify textual evidence in a passage?

• Count the number of characters in the passage

• Look for direct quotes, paraphrased information, or specific details that support the main idea or argument.

• Ask a friend for their opinion on the passage

• Look for illustrations or diagrams in the passage

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.5.8

Provide an example of textual evidence from a given text.

• Example: 'Life is like a box of chocolates.' - Forrest Gump

• Example: 'The sky is blue.' - Albert Einstein

• Example: 'The only way to do great work is to love what you do.' - Steve Jobs

• Example: 'To be or not to be, that is the question.' - William Shakespeare

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

Explain the difference between direct and indirect textual evidence.

• Direct textual evidence is explicitly stated in the text, while indirect textual evidence requires inference.

• Direct textual evidence requires inference, while indirect textual evidence is explicitly stated.

• Direct textual evidence is implicit in the text, while indirect textual evidence is explicit.

• Direct textual evidence is based on personal opinion, while indirect textual evidence is factual.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

How does textual evidence support your arguments in writing?

• Textual evidence is used to confuse the reader

• Textual evidence is only used in spoken arguments

• Textual evidence is not necessary in writing

• Textual evidence reinforces the points by showing direct examples from the source material.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

What are some common signal words that indicate the presence of textual evidence?

• the passage reveals

• according to, for example, evidence suggests, in the text, as stated in, the author mentions, according to the passage, in paragraph, the text states, as shown in, proof of this is, as indicated by, the article asserts, the data reveals, as documented in, the research shows, as reported by, the study indicates, as noted in, the source confirms

• according to the author

• as mentioned by

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

Discuss the process of citing textual evidence properly.

• Properly citing textual evidence means copying entire paragraphs without giving credit.

• The process of citing textual evidence properly involves identifying the relevant passage, providing the author's name, page number, specific quote or paraphrase, and including an in-text citation or footnote.

• Citing textual evidence involves making up quotes and attributing them to famous authors.

• The process of citing textual evidence properly includes only mentioning the title of the source without any other details.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

In what ways can textual evidence enhance the credibility of your writing?

• By providing concrete examples, supporting arguments, and demonstrating thorough research.

• By plagiarizing others' work without proper citation

• By using vague language and unsubstantiated claims

• By ignoring counterarguments and opposing viewpoints

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

Why is it crucial to analyze and interpret textual evidence accurately?

• Analyzing textual evidence accurately is not important

• Interpreting textual evidence inaccurately leads to better understanding

• It is crucial to analyze and interpret textual evidence accurately to gain a comprehensive understanding of the text, support arguments effectively, enhance critical thinking skills, and draw valid conclusions.

• Drawing invalid conclusions from textual evidence is beneficial

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8