Citing Evidence Vocabulary

Front

What does it mean to conclude something?

Back

To finish; to bring something to an end; to decide after careful thought.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is a claim?

Back

An assertion of the truth of something, typically one that is disputed or in doubt.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What is reasoning in the context of evidence?

Back

Explaining how your evidence supports your claim.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What does it mean to cite evidence?

Back

To find the proof in the text to support your answer; sometimes you can use a quote.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

How do you paraphrase a piece of text?

Back

Restate it in your own words.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What is the purpose of citing evidence in an argument?

Back

To provide support for your claims and strengthen your argument.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What is the difference between a claim and evidence?

Back

A claim is an assertion, while evidence is the information that supports that assertion.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

Why is reasoning important in writing?

Back

It connects your evidence to your claim, showing how the evidence supports your argument.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What is a summary?

Back

A brief statement that presents the main points of a text in a condensed form.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What is the role of a thesis statement in an essay?

Back

It presents the main argument or claim of the essay.