Understanding Text Evidence 8.4

What is text evidence?

• Information in a text that supports understanding or answers a question

• A summary of the entire text

• The main idea of a paragraph

• A list of characters in a story

Why is finding text evidence compared to being a detective?

• Because you need to look for clues in the text

• Because you need to solve a mystery

• Because you need to write a report

• Because you need to interview characters

In what types of writing is using text evidence important?

• Both fiction and non-fiction

• Only in fiction

• Only in non-fiction

• Only in poetry

What is one way to practice using text evidence?

• Asking questions while you read

• Ignoring the details in the text

• Reading only the first paragraph

• Memorizing the text

What skill does using text evidence demonstrate?

• Critical thinking

• Memorization

• Speed reading

• Creative writing