Finding Evidence and Reasoning

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English
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6th Grade
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Kristin Parson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of finding evidence and reasoning in a passage?
To confuse the reader
To support and justify claims or arguments
To make the passage longer
To provide irrelevant information
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CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.8
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to identify supporting evidence in a passage?
To confuse the reader and make the argument weaker.
To validate claims and strengthen the argument.
To make the argument less convincing and unreliable.
To waste time and space in the passage.
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CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.SL.6.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some common types of supporting evidence found in passages?
examples, statistics, expert opinions, anecdotes, and research findings
conclusions, predictions, assumptions
quotes, theories, hypotheses
definitions, summaries, personal experiences
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CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.6.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can identifying supporting evidence help in understanding the main idea of a passage?
Supporting evidence can contradict the main idea.
Supporting evidence is irrelevant to understanding the main idea.
Identifying supporting evidence can distract from understanding the main idea.
Supporting evidence provides specific details, examples, or facts that validate and explain the main idea.
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CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.6.3
CCSS.RI.6.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some strategies or techniques that can be used to identify supporting evidence in a passage?
Looking for direct quotes or paraphrases from credible sources, identifying statistics or data, recognizing examples or case studies, and noting citations or references.
Ignoring the passage and relying solely on personal opinions or beliefs
Guessing the supporting evidence based on personal knowledge or assumptions
Reading the passage multiple times and looking for keywords or phrases that indicate supporting evidence
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.1
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between supporting evidence and personal opinion in a passage?
Supporting evidence is based on research and data, while personal opinion is based on personal experiences and preferences.
Supporting evidence is objective and can be proven, while personal opinion is subjective and cannot be proven.
Supporting evidence is based on facts and can be verified, while personal opinion is based on individual beliefs or feelings.
Supporting evidence is factual information while personal opinion is subjective.
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CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.SL.6.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can reasoning be used to support or strengthen an argument in a passage?
By providing logical and rational evidence
By presenting biased information
By relying on personal anecdotes
By using emotional appeals
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.SL.6.3
CCSS.W.6.1A
CCSS.W.6.1B
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