Text Evidence

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What is text evidence?

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Text evidence refers to specific details or examples from a text that support a conclusion or answer a question about the text.

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Why is text evidence important?

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Text evidence is important because it helps readers support their answers and interpretations with proof from the text.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements in the text.

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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What does the word 'eliminate' mean in the context of a sentence?

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In this context, 'eliminate' means to remove or delete something.

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What does 'ecstatic' mean?

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'Ecstatic' means feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joy.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a piece of information that helps to explain, clarify, or provide evidence for the main idea.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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How can you identify the main idea?

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You can identify the main idea by looking for repeated themes, key details, and the overall message of the text.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that gives the main points of a text in your own words.