Citing Textual Evidence in Reading Comprehension

The video tutorial explains the concept of textual evidence, emphasizing its role as proof in reading comprehension. It guides viewers on how to cite textual evidence by providing examples and demonstrating the process. The tutorial includes a practical example using a book scenario, showing how to find and cite the best evidence. It also highlights the importance of explaining how the evidence supports one's answer. The video concludes with a challenge for viewers to practice these skills and offers additional resources.

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