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.

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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 understand the text better.

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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.

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What is a conclusion?

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A conclusion is a judgment or decision reached after considering the evidence.

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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 or prove the main idea.

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How can you find text evidence in a passage?

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You can find text evidence by looking for specific facts, examples, or quotes that relate to the question.

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What is a main idea?

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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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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.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To analyze a text means to examine it closely to understand its meaning and how it works.

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What is a theme?

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A theme is the underlying message or lesson that can be learned from a text.