Using Evidence

The evidence below has...

Sebastian doesn't take Ariel's desire to become a human seriously. When she explains her plan to visit the human world, he argues, "The seaweed is always greener in somebody else's lake."

• A strong speaker, listener, and plot clue

• A weak or missing plot clue

• A weak or missing speaker/listener

• No speaker, listener, or plot clue

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Why do we need to cite evidence?

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

Cite means give credit to the source of information you use in your writing.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Why do you need to cite your sources?

Answer explanation

It is important to give credit to other people's words and ideas.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Facts, quotations, examples, anecdotes, and statistics can all be used as​ (a)  

• evidence

• arguments

• claim

• counterclaim

• reasons

• opinions

Which TWO pieces of evidence could be used to support this claim: The theme of The Outsiders is that people are more alike than they are different from one another.

• “It seemed funny to me that the sunset she saw from her patio and the one I saw from the back steps was the same one. Maybe the two different worlds we lived in weren't so different. We saw the same sunset.”

• “They grew up on the outside of society. They weren't looking for a fight. They were looking to belong.”

• “Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold . . .” The pillow seemed to sink a little, and Johnny died.”

• “Things were rough all over, but it was better that way. That way you could tell the other guy was human too.”

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim:

Best friends are always there for you.

• Jessica and Jennifer always talk about Michelle when she isn't around.

• Jessica always makes sure to help Jennifer and Michelle when they ask for support.

• Jennifer and Michelle make sure to copy off Jessica's homework.

• Michelle is always smiling when she is around Jennifer and Jessica.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

Which piece of evidence DOES NOT support the following claim: Myop loses her innocence by the end of the story.

• "She felt light and good in the warm sun. She was ten, and nothing existed for her but her song"

• "And the summer was over. "

• "Myop laid down her flowers."

• "She had

  often been as far before, but the strangeness of the land made it not as pleasant as her usual haunts."

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Explain the importance of providing explanations for your evidence in writing.

• Providing explanations for your evidence in writing is not necessary because your evidence should speak for itself.

• Providing explanations for your evidence in writing is important because it supports your claims and arguments, helps readers understand your reasoning, and makes your writing more persuasive and credible.

• Providing explanations for your evidence in writing is important only if you are writing for a specific audience.

• Providing explanations for your evidence in writing is not important because it can confuse readers and make your writing less persuasive.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Why is it necessary to explain the relevance and significance of your evidence in writing?

• To waste time and effort

• To provide irrelevant information

• To support arguments and persuade readers

• To confuse readers and make the writing more complex

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.8