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 conclusion or answer a question about the text.

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Why is text evidence important in reading comprehension?

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Text evidence is important because it helps readers support their interpretations and conclusions with concrete examples from the text.

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What does it mean to infer from a text?

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

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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How can you identify the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea can often be identified by looking for the most important point or message that the author is trying to convey, usually found in the topic sentence.

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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 provide evidence for the main idea.

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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 or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is subjective.

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How can you determine the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose can be determined by analyzing the text's content, tone, and style to understand whether the author aims to inform, persuade, entertain, or express.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that captures the main points of a text without including all the details.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To analyze a text means to examine it closely to understand its components, such as structure, themes, and literary devices.