Making Inferences and Finding Text Evidence

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What does it mean to make an inference?

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Making an inference means using clues from the text and your own knowledge to understand something that is not directly stated.

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What is textual evidence?

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Textual evidence is information from a text that supports a claim or argument.

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When should you put textual evidence in your own words?

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Sometimes, to clarify or simplify the information for better understanding.

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true, which can be supported by evidence.

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What is the purpose of supporting evidence?

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Supporting evidence helps to validate a claim and makes arguments stronger.

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What is an example of a strong piece of evidence?

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A strong piece of evidence is specific and directly relates to the claim being made.

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What does it mean to summarize?

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To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points of a text.

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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, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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How can context clues help in understanding a word?

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Context clues are hints found within a sentence or paragraph that help define an unfamiliar word.

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What is an inference based on evidence?

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An inference based on evidence is a conclusion drawn from the information provided in the text.