TEKS 7.8Eii EiiiELA

What does it mean to support a claim in a text?

• Including unrelated information

• Ignoring the main idea of the text

• Providing evidence, reasoning, or examples that back up the statement being made.

• Using personal opinions without evidence

How can evidence be used to support a claim in a text?

• By providing specific examples, data, quotes, or facts that back up the argument being made.

• By using vague generalizations instead of concrete evidence

• By making emotional appeals without factual support

• By ignoring any evidence that contradicts the claim

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Explain the difference between an explicit claim and an implicit claim in a text.

• An explicit claim is directly stated, while an implicit claim is implied and requires interpretation.

• An explicit claim is vague, while an implicit claim is specific.

• An explicit claim is inferred, while an implicit claim is stated.

• An explicit claim is hidden, while an implicit claim is obvious.

Why is it important to identify the author's purpose when analyzing a text?

• The author's purpose is always obvious in a text

• It is important to identify the author's purpose when analyzing a text to understand the underlying message, tone, and perspective.

• Analyzing the author's purpose is a waste of time

• Identifying the author's purpose has no impact on text analysis

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

Provide an example of how the author's purpose can influence the overall message of a text.

• The author's purpose changes the language of a text but not the message

• The author's purpose only affects the font style of a text

• The author's purpose can influence the overall message of a text by shaping the tone, focus, and intended impact on the audience.

• The author's purpose has no impact on the overall message of a text

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

How can understanding the author's purpose help in making inferences while reading a text?

• By memorizing every detail mentioned in the text

• By knowing why the author included specific details or arguments, readers can infer the underlying message or themes of the text.

• By ignoring the author's purpose completely

• By understanding the author's mood while writing the text

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

Discuss the relationship between supporting a claim and understanding the author's purpose in a text.

• Supporting a claim has no relation to understanding the author's purpose

• Understanding the author's purpose is irrelevant when supporting a claim

• Supporting a claim is closely tied to understanding the author's purpose as it helps in assessing the credibility and context of the statement.

• Supporting a claim is solely based on personal opinions and not the author's purpose

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What strategies can be used to determine the author's purpose in a text?

• Ask a friend to guess the purpose

• Look for the author's biography

• Count the number of pages in the text

• Analyze the tone, language, and content of the text to identify key words, phrases, and the overall message.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RI.6.9

Explain how identifying the author's purpose can lead to a deeper understanding of the text.

• The author's purpose is irrelevant to the text's meaning

• By understanding the author's purpose, readers can gain a deeper comprehension of the text's meaning and significance.

• Identifying the author's purpose only confuses readers

• Understanding the author's purpose has no impact on understanding the text

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

In what ways can the author's purpose impact the reader's interpretation of a text?

• The author's purpose can shape the reader's interpretation by influencing their perception of characters, events, themes, and the overall message of the text.

• The author's purpose changes the language of the text to a different one

• The author's purpose has no impact on the reader's interpretation

• The author's purpose only affects the font style used in the text

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RI.6.9