Finding and Citing Text Evidence in Reading

This video tutorial explains the importance of text evidence in reading comprehension. It provides strategies for finding and citing evidence in texts, including examples and practice exercises. The tutorial also distinguishes between quoting and paraphrasing, offering guidance on how to effectively use both methods. Finally, it encourages viewers to apply these strategies to improve their reading and writing skills.

What is text evidence?

• A personal opinion about the text

• The main idea of the text

• Details from the text that support an answer or claim

• A summary of the text

What should you do first when finding evidence?

• Cite the text

• Read the text closely

• Understand the question or claim

• Write your answer

When was Earth Day first observed according to the text?

• April 22, 1990

• April 22, 1969

• April 22, 1970

• April 22, 1980

Which of the following is NOT a reason why camels are considered amazing mammals?

• They store fat in their humps to survive without food

• They can fly short distances

• They can run very fast and are used in races

• They can travel long distances without food or water

What did the mother tell Pete the barber in the comic strip?

• To give the child a new haircut

• To give the child the usual haircut

• To shave the child's head

• To let the child choose the haircut

What is the purpose of analyzing evidence?

• To find the main idea

• To understand the text better

• To see how the evidence supports a claim

• To summarize the text

Which phrase is used to introduce a quoted evidence?

• In my opinion

• The writer stated

• It is believed

• According to my research

What is the difference between quoting and paraphrasing?

• Quoting changes the meaning of the text

• Paraphrasing is more accurate than quoting

• Quoting uses exact words from the text, paraphrasing uses your own words

• Quoting is shorter than paraphrasing

How fast can a tornado travel according to the passage?

• Up to 200 mph

• Up to 300 mph

• Up to 50 mph

• Up to 100 mph

Why are tornadoes called twisters?

• Because they are loud

• Because they are dangerous

• Because they are fast

• Because they twist and turn