Textual Evidence Brain Tease

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What is textual evidence?

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Proof from the text to support your answer.

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Why do we have textual evidence?

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To prove a claim.

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What is an inference?

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An educated guess.

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What type of evidence is this: Dr. Jones stated, "When students are given healthy options at school, they are more likely to eat a well-balanced meal."

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Quote.

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Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim: High school students should be required to wear uniforms?

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At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendance rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.

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What is the purpose of making an inference?

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To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

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What does it mean to support a claim?

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To provide evidence or reasoning that backs up your statement.

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What is a claim?

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A statement or assertion that can be argued or supported with evidence.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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What is an example of textual evidence?

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A quote from a book that supports your argument.