Text Evidence

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What is text evidence?

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Text evidence refers to specific details or quotes from a text that support a claim or argument.

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Why is it important to explain how a quote supports your answer?

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Explaining how a quote supports your answer helps clarify your reasoning and shows the connection between the evidence and your argument.

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What should you do after writing a quote in a response?

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You should explain and elaborate on how the quote helps answer the question.

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What is the first step in writing a text-dependent paragraph response?

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The first step is to restate the question into a statement and then answer it.

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What does skimming a text involve?

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Skimming involves quickly reading through a text to get a general idea of its content.

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How many indents should be seen in a one-paragraph response?

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There should be one indent in a one-paragraph response.

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Where should the period be placed if a quote ends a sentence?

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The period should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is the purpose of using quotes in writing?

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Quotes provide evidence to support your ideas and arguments.

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What does it mean to annotate a text?

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Annotating a text means making notes, highlighting, or marking important information as you read.

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What is a text-dependent question?

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A text-dependent question requires you to refer back to the text to find the answer.