Citing Textual Evidence 6th Grade

Front

What does it mean to paraphrase?

Back

To put someone else's words in your own words.

Front

What is plagiarism?

Back

The practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.

Front

What does explicit mean?

Back

Stated clearly.

Front

What is a claim?

Back

A statement that asserts something to be true.

Front

What is evidence?

Back

Information or details that support a claim.

Front

What is the purpose of citing textual evidence?

Back

To support your arguments and claims with credible sources.

Front

What is a summary?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between quoting and paraphrasing?

Back

Quoting uses the exact words from a source, while paraphrasing rephrases the ideas in your own words.

Front

What does it mean to analyze a text?

Back

To examine the text closely to understand its meaning and implications.

Front

What is a thesis statement?

Back

A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.