Citing Textual Evidence in 7th Grade ELA

Miss Parker from CCMS presents a tutorial on textual evidence and making inferences. The lesson covers RL 7.1, focusing on identifying implicit and explicit evidence in texts and using them to draw inferences. The video includes examples and practice exercises, such as analyzing a passage from 'The Ransom of Red Chief'. Students are encouraged to engage with the material through practice exercises available in their Google Classroom.

What is the main focus of RL 7.1?

• Analyzing the theme of a text

• Comparing different texts

• Citing textual evidence to support analysis and inferences

• Summarizing the main idea of a text

What does explicit evidence mean?

• Evidence that is irrelevant

• Evidence that is hidden

• Evidence that is directly stated in the text

• Evidence that is implied

Which of the following is an example of implicit evidence?

• The text mentions the weather is sunny.

• The text states, 'She was happy.'

• The text says, 'He was tired.'

• The text describes a girl crying at her mother's funeral.

Why is relevance important when citing textual evidence?

• It ensures the evidence is directly related to the topic.

• It makes the text more interesting.

• It helps in summarizing the text.

• It provides background information.

What should you do to find relevant evidence in a text?

• Read closely and pay attention to story elements

• Ignore the details

• Highlight random lines

• Skim through the text quickly

What is an inference?

• A direct statement from the text

• A question about the text

• A summary of the text

• A guess based on textual clues and background knowledge

How can you infer that Pete is angry about doing extra chores?

• He asks for more chores

• He smiles and agrees to do the chores

• He starts reading his comic book

• He clenches his fists and stomps out of the room

What does the boy's behavior in 'The Ransom of Red Chief' suggest about him?

• He is a troublemaker

• He is very obedient

• He is scared

• He is shy

What can you infer about the kidnappers' plan in 'The Ransom of Red Chief'?

• It will succeed easily

• It will fail because the boy is difficult to handle

• The boy will cooperate

• They will get a large ransom

What should you do if you have questions about the practice exercises?

• Wait until the next class

• Ignore them

• Ask a friend

• Send a message on school status or comment in Google Classroom