Citing Textual Evidence

What is a citation?

• A citation is a reference to a source, providing credit to the original author and allowing readers to locate the original material.

• A citation is a summary of a text that does not require credit to the author.

• A citation is a type of bibliography that lists all sources used in a research paper.

• A citation is an informal mention of a source without any specific details.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does my support look like when answering a question using textual evidence?

• It is textual evidence.

• It is a personal opinion.

• It is a summary of the text.

• It is a paraphrase of the text.

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is a theme in literature?

• A central idea or message that runs throughout a literary work.

• A character's journey in the story.

• The setting where the story takes place.

• The author's biography and background.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What does it mean to analyze a text?

• To examine its components, such as structure, themes, and character development, to understand its meaning.

• To summarize the text in your own words.

• To memorize the text for a test.

• To critique the author's writing style.

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

How can examples from a text support an argument?

• They provide concrete evidence that illustrates and backs up the claims made in an argument.

• They make the text longer and more complex.

• They distract the reader from the main point of the argument.

• They are only useful for providing background information.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the difference between a summary and an analysis?

• A summary provides a brief overview of the main points, while an analysis examines the deeper meaning and implications of those points.

• A summary is a detailed explanation of the content, while an analysis is a simple restatement of the facts.

• A summary includes personal opinions, while an analysis is purely factual.

• A summary is longer than an analysis and includes more examples.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

How does a character's transformation from poverty to wealth explore broader social themes?

• It illustrates the importance of luck in achieving success.

• It highlights themes of perseverance and the impact of societal structures on individual success, as shown through the character's interactions and challenges.

• It suggests that wealth is the only measure of a person's worth.

• It demonstrates that hard work is irrelevant in the face of societal barriers.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What key detail supports the argument that protecting rainforests helps maintain biodiversity?

• Rainforests are home to over half of the world's plant and animal species.

• Rainforests are primarily found in temperate regions.

• Rainforests have a low density of species compared to other ecosystems.

• Rainforests are mostly composed of coniferous trees.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is textual evidence?

• Textual evidence refers to specific details or quotes from a text that support an argument or analysis.

• Textual evidence is a summary of the main ideas in a text.

• Textual evidence is the author's opinion about a topic.

• Textual evidence is any information that is not related to the text.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the significance of the author's perspective in a narrative?

• It determines the plot structure and pacing of the story.

• It shapes the narrative's tone, themes, and character development, influencing how readers interpret the story.

• It dictates the setting and time period of the narrative.

• It has no impact on the reader's understanding of the story.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6