Ender's Game: Textual Evidence

Which of the following best defines "textual evidence" as used in literary analysis?

• The opinions of the reader about the text

• Direct quotes or specific details from the text that support an idea or claim

• The summary of the entire story

• The title and author of the text

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CCSS.RI.8.1

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What does it mean to "make an inference" when reading a text?

• To copy the text word for word

• To guess what happens next without any evidence

• To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning from the text

• To memorize the text

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which of the following is an example of explicit information in a text?

• The main character's thoughts about another character

• The possible reasons for a character's actions

• The stated setting: "The story takes place in a futuristic military school."

• The theme of the story

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

If a character in a story says, "I can't believe I have to leave home so soon," what can you directly cite as textual evidence?

• The character is excited to leave

• The character will never return home

• The character is leaving home soon

• The character is angry

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Read the following sentence: "Ender looked at the monitor on his wrist and frowned." What can you infer from this sentence?

• Ender is happy about what he sees

• Ender is ignoring the monitor

• Ender is confused or concerned about something on the monitor

• Ender is about to go to sleep

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following best describes how to support an inference with textual evidence?

• By referencing specific words or phrases from the text that suggest your inference

• By using your own experiences only

• By summarizing the entire story

• By asking someone else for their opinion

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

If a passage describes Ender as "hesitant to speak in front of the group," what inference can you make about his character?

• Ender is confident in social situations

• Ender is the leader of the group

• Ender is shy or nervous around others

• Ender dislikes everyone in the group

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

You read that "Ender clenched his fists when the teacher announced the new assignment." What inference can you make, and what textual evidence supports it?

• Ender is excited; evidence: "clenched his fists"

• Ender is tired; evidence: "new assignment"

• Ender is angry or frustrated; evidence: "clenched his fists"

• Ender is confused; evidence: "teacher announced"

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Given the following excerpt: "Ender hesitated before entering the room, glancing back at his family," what inference can you make about Ender's feelings, and how would you support it with evidence?

• He is eager to leave; evidence: "hesitated"

• He is reluctant or sad to leave his family; evidence: "hesitated before entering" and "glancing back at his family"

• He is angry at his family; evidence: "entering the room"

• He is lost; evidence: "glancing back"

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Imagine you are asked to analyze a character's motivation in "Ender's Game." What steps would you take to ensure your analysis is supported by strong and thorough textual evidence?

• Make a guess about the character's motivation without reading the text

• Only use your personal opinion

• Ask a friend for their interpretation

• Identify relevant passages, quote or paraphrase them, and explain how they support your analysis

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