Finding Evidence in Text Using Clue Words

What is the main goal of this lesson?

• To improve reading speed

• To understand the history of the Declaration of Independence

• To find evidence for answers using text features and clue words

• To learn how to write essays

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is NOT a step in answering a question?

• Revising

• Understanding the question

• Finding evidence

• Drawing pictures

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the purpose of section headers in a text?

• To confuse the reader

• To make the text look longer

• To help locate specific information

• To provide a summary of the entire text

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Why should you not stop skimming after finding a little evidence?

• Because the text might be wrong

• Because more evidence can strengthen your answer

• Because skimming is fun

• Because the teacher said so

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

What does the phrase 'after this' indicate in the text?

• The information is a summary

• The information was mentioned earlier

• The information is coming next

• The information is irrelevant

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What was one of the reasons the colonies were displeased with the British?

• They were forced to follow laws they didn't approve

• They were given too much freedom

• They were taxed too little

• They had too many representatives

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does 'taxation without representation' mean?

• The colonies were taxed but had no say in the British government

• The colonies were not taxed at all

• The colonies had too many representatives

• The British were taxed by the colonies

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What was the result of the British king ignoring the petition from the Continental Congress?

• The colonies were happy

• The colonies sent another petition

• The colonies decided to write the Declaration of Independence

• The colonies gave up

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the final step in the process of answering a question?

• Making a plan

• Revising

• Writing the sentences

• Finding evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What should you do after finding some evidence in the text?

• Ask someone else for help

• Stop and write your answer

• Keep looking for more evidence

• Ignore it and move on

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2