Text Evidence Review

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What is the definition of support in writing?

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Back up an answer with details. Prove. Provide evidence.

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What is the term for facts or details found in the text that prove your point?

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Evidence.

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Which piece of evidence best supports the 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 evidence supports the idea: best friends are always there for you?

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Jessica always makes sure to help Jennifer and Michelle when they ask for support.

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What does it mean to find the proof in the text to support your answer?

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To cite evidence.

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What is a claim in the context of an argument?

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A statement that asserts something to be true.

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What is the purpose of using evidence in writing?

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To substantiate claims and provide credibility to arguments.

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes the main argument.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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

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What is a thesis statement?

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