Using Text Evidence Effectively

What does it mean to cite text evidence?

• To summarize the text in your own words

• To provide a direct quote or paraphrase from the text to support your answer

• To write a personal opinion about the text

• To rewrite the text in a different language

Why is citing text evidence important?

• It helps to make your writing longer

• It shows that you have read and understood the text

• It allows you to avoid reading the text

• It makes your writing more entertaining

Which of the following is an example of citing text evidence?

• "I think the character is brave."

• "The character is brave because the text says, 'He faced the dragon without fear.'"

• "The character is brave because I like him."

• "The character is brave because dragons are scary."

When should you cite text evidence?

• Only when writing a book report

• Whenever you make a claim or argument about the text

• Only when your teacher asks for it

• Only when you disagree with the text

What is a paraphrase?

• A direct quote from the text

• A summary of the entire text

• Restating text evidence in your own words

• An unrelated opinion about the text

Which of the following is NOT a good practice when citing text evidence?

• Using quotation marks for direct quotes

• Ignoring the context of the evidence

• Explaining how the evidence supports your point

• Citing the page number or paragraph

What should you do after citing text evidence?

• Move on to a new topic immediately

• Explain how the evidence supports your answer

• Repeat the evidence multiple times

• Change the subject

Which of the following is a direct quote?

• The author suggests that the character is brave.

• "The character is brave," the author writes.

• The character is brave because he fights the dragon.

• The character is brave according to the story.

How can you make sure your text evidence is relevant?

• By choosing any random sentence from the text

• By ensuring it directly supports your claim or argument

• By selecting the longest sentence in the text

• By picking a sentence that sounds interesting