Understanding Textual Evidence

What does textual evidence serve as in reading comprehension?

• A summary of the text

• Proof or support for a statement

• An opinion of the author

• A distraction from the main idea

What is the first step in finding textual evidence?

• Finding a relevant section in the text

• Skipping the question

• Guessing the answer

• Asking a friend

Why is it important to choose the best piece of evidence?

• To make the writing more complex

• To confuse the reader

• To clearly show rather than tell

• To make the text longer

What is the purpose of citing the page number in textual evidence?

• To fill space in the essay

• To give credit to the author

• To confuse the reader

• To make the essay look professional

What does 'cite' mean in the context of textual evidence?

• To give credit

• To ignore

• To change

• To erase

Why is showing better than telling in textual evidence?

• It requires less evidence

• It is easier to write

• It helps the reader visualize the situation

• It makes the text longer

How should you explain your chosen quote of textual evidence?

• Ignoring the context of the quote

• By changing the meaning of the quote

• In your own words, linking it to your argument

• By repeating the quote

What should you do after citing your textual evidence?

• Explain it in your own words

• End the essay

• Start a new paragraph

• Repeat the quote

What is a 'Level 2 question' as mentioned in the challenge?

• A question that requires evidence to support the answer

• A question that is irrelevant to the text

• A question about the author's biography

• A question that can be answered with 'yes' or 'no'

What is the final step in the challenge presented in the video?

• To forget about the evidence

• To write a summary of the text

• To explain why the evidence supports your answer

• To start reading a new book