State Standards C52

Why is it important to include text evidence in a written argument?

• To help the reader understand why you are right

• To give context to where the original info came from in order to support the claim

• To prove the cadre wrong

• To use as paraphrasing so I can sound smarter

Which one in an example of text evidence?

• My opinion on the topic

• What the teacher said in class

• A quote from a book or written document

• My reasoning for including my opinion

What is a central idea of a text?

• My Opinion on a topic

• The text evidence from the source

• All of the different reasonings and ideas the author had on the topic

• The main idea the author is trying to portay

The three things I need a thesis statement are: ______ , ______ , ______

• Taco, Claim, Reason

• Opinion, Claim, Evidence

• Topic, Opinion, Reasons (2)

• Claim, Source, Document

What does "figurative" meaning, mean?

• The literal definition of a word

• Expressive language to articulate tone, message, or meaning

• Means not real, like a unicorn

• Metaphors, Simile, Personification, Idioms, Hyperboles

What are parallel plots

• Lines that do not cross into each other

• When two characters talk at the exact same time

• When two distinct storylines happen simultaneously

• When the villain explains in detail why he is a villain/what he plans to do

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To conclude the discussion in the paragraph

• To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

• To provide a detailed example

• To list all sources used

How does a metaphor enhance the text?

• By providing a literal explanation

• By comparing two unlike things to suggest a similarity

• By offering a detailed, factual description

• By clarifying the author's technical skills

What role does evidence play in supporting a thesis statement?

• To contradict the thesis statement

• To provide a basis for argument without citation

• To strengthen the thesis by providing supporting details

• To divert the reader's attention from the main topic

Why is it important to provide textual evidence?

• It makes your paragraph longer.
• It allows your reader to get the important facts from the article without reading the whole thing.
• It shows that you know what you are talking about.
• It makes your claim stronger and helps prove your point.