Choosing Evidence

The water felt so good on such a hot day! I heard the other children laughing and yelling across the way. The concrete was wet from a group of teenagers splashing each other in the corner. The lifeguard watched closely to keep children from running.

This is at a public pool: what detail from the text best proves this?

• The water felt so good...

• I heard the children laughing...

• The lifeguard watched closely...

Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?

• Joanna's hair was a little messy when she got to school.

• Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.

• Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.

• Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.

Textual evidence is when we use information from the text to support our answers.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What evidence best supports the idea: 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.

When making an inference, the most important thing is...

• What you know about the topic

• The topic of the text

• The characters in the text

• Being able to prove your inference using evidence from the text.

In order to write a successful argument, you must use ___ to support claims.

• purpose

• audience

• opinions

• evidence

When gathering evidence, use credible ___ and take notes.

• sources

• purposes

• language

• appeals

Which sentence provides the best evidence that the character is feeling anxious?

• A) She smiled brightly at everyone she met.

• B) Her hands trembled as she reached for the door handle.

• C) She hummed a cheerful tune while walking.

• D) Her eyes sparkled with excitement.

What is the primary purpose of using evidence in an argumentative essay?

• A) To confuse the reader

• B) To support claims and strengthen arguments

• C) To entertain the audience

• D) To summarize the main points

Which of the following sentences best supports the idea that the setting is a busy city?

• A) The birds chirped softly in the quiet morning.

• B) The streets were filled with honking cars and bustling pedestrians.

• C) The leaves rustled gently in the breeze.

• D) The stars twinkled in the clear night sky.