Text Evidence

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What is text evidence?

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Text evidence refers to specific details or examples from a text that support a claim or argument.

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Why is text evidence important?

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Text evidence is important because it helps to support ideas, claims, or arguments with concrete examples from the text.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a logical conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is an example of textual evidence?

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An example of textual evidence could be a quote or a specific detail from a story that supports a character's traits.

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What is the difference between evidence and opinion?

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Evidence is based on facts and can be supported by data, while opinion is a personal belief or judgment that may not be backed by facts.

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How can you identify strong text evidence?

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Strong text evidence is specific, relevant, and directly supports the claim being made.

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What does it mean to cite evidence?

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To cite evidence means to refer to specific parts of a text to support a statement or argument.

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a statement or assertion that can be supported or challenged with evidence.

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What role does context play in understanding text evidence?

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Context helps to clarify the meaning of text evidence and how it relates to the overall argument or claim.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a piece of information that helps to explain, clarify, or prove a main idea.