Textual details and evidence

__________ is sound reasoning and facts

• logical evidence

• empirical evidence

• anecdotal evidence

• statistical evidence

After I cite text evidence, what do I need to do next to complete my body paragraphs?

• I need to explain my evidence in my own words.

• I need to explain my evidence further by citing more text evidence.

• I need to write a concluding sentence.

Claim: In the United States, we still need a post office. Which of the following is NOT a good piece of evidence to support this claim?

• The post office is needed for the delivery of packages.

• Nearly 90% of mail is junk mail and throwing it away is bad for the enviroment.

• The post officer serves Americans throughout the country.

True or False: data, statistics, interviews, or anecdote can be used as textual evidence

• TRUE

• FALSE

Why is it important to provide textual evidence?

• It makes your paragraph longer.
• It allows your reader to get the important facts from the article without reading the whole thing.
• It shows that you know what you are talking about.
• It makes your claim stronger and helps prove your point.

_______________ it has been shown that fractures can occur at even relatively low pressures, the use of the material should not be completely discounted.

• Nevertheless

• Because

• Even though

What evidence supports the authors view that activities are good, as long as kids don't over do it? 

• Think carefully before taking on a new activity and know when to say "when."
• she could not choose to be a scout and then have more time for other things.
• You don't have to drop out of every sport. 
• First, think carefully about each activity. 

Which of these is evidence?

• Some may argue that you can get hurt exercising.

• This is important because if you feel better, then you can do better in school.

• Research shows that 30 minutes of exercise a day can reduce stress.

A text on animal behavior discusses how certain birds migrate thousands of miles to the same location every year. What evidence supports the inference that these birds have excellent navigation skills?

• They fly at high altitudes.

• They can find their way across vast distances without getting lost.

• They sing unique songs.

• They build intricate nests.

In his opening paragraph, King says that he rarely pauses to answer criticisms, but he is replying to the clergymen because

• their actions were unwise and untimely.

• their letter shows them to be extremists.

• he believes them to be sincere and good.

• he wants his letter to bring about change.