Siting Textual Evidence

Words, phrases, or sentences from a text that support an idea is textual evidence.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Sometimes the author ________ states evidence. It is clearly stated in the text.

• vaguely

• strangely

• explicitly

• differently

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Textual evidence supports

• analysis.

• math.

• structures.

• fantasies.

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Explicit evidence is

• directly stated in the text.

• not directly stated in the text.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

Read the following excerpt and answer the question. Which of the following would be considered explicit textual evidence?

• Michael and Toby were cold

• "...the sky looked gray and dirty"

• Michael was trying to sleep

• Toby is Michael's brother

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

Read the following excerpt and answer the question. Which evidence best supports that the place Michael, Toby and Jacko are living is dull and uncared for?

• "...Toby was awake as well."

• "...cracked glass of the curtainless window..."

• "Michael woke up with a start."

• "A shouting of voices."

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

Read the following novel excerpt and answer the question. Which textual evidence best describes Emily's thoughts and feelings?

• "... sea eagle that called Emily..."

• "... till she could walk home from school in peace..."

• "... its broad wings dusty..."

• "... the bird seemed to urge her to come down."

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following is an example of implicit textual evidence?

• A) The author directly states the character's feelings.

• B) The author describes the setting in detail.

• C) The author hints at the character's emotions through actions.

• D) The author provides a summary of the plot.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the primary purpose of citing textual evidence in an analysis?

• A) To summarize the text.

• B) To support an argument or claim.

• C) To confuse the reader.

• D) To provide a list of characters.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

When analyzing a text, why is it important to distinguish between explicit and implicit evidence?

• A) To ensure the analysis is based on facts.

• B) To make the text more interesting.

• C) To add more words to the essay.

• D) To confuse the reader.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2