Textual Evidence
What is textual evidence?
Textual evidence is the information from a text that supports an idea or analysis.
What is the central idea of a text?
The central idea is the main point or message the author wants to convey to the reader.
What does it mean to understand the figurative meaning of a word?
It means interpreting the word based on its usage in a specific situation, beyond its literal meaning.
What was the United States Radium Corporation?
The company that employed the women who worked with radium in New Jersey, leading to the health problems.
What does it mean to determine an author’s point of view?
It means identifying the author’s attitude or opinion toward the subject or topic they are discussing.
How would you find evidence to support an inference in a text?
Look for details, quotes, or facts from the text that hint at or directly suggest your inference.
How do you determine the central idea of a text?
Carefully read the passage, paying close attention to the introduction, key points in each paragraph, and the conclusion, as the author often states the main message in these areas. Look for repeated themes, key words, and phrases to identify the overarching point the author is trying to convey. Essentially, ask yourself "what is the main message or argument the author is making about the topic?" throughout the text.
If the phrase "a storm of ideas" is used in a passage, what might it mean figuratively?
It might suggest a large number of ideas or a situation where ideas are conflicting or overwhelming.
What are some of the symptoms of radium poisoning that the girls experienced?
Various answers
If an author includes opposing views in their article about global warming, what might be their purpose?
The author may want to present a balanced perspective or persuade readers to consider multiple viewpoints.
In a historical article, name two kinds of evidence might you look for to understand the causes of a historical event?
Facts, data, quotes from historians, and primary sources such as letters or speeches.
What was a central idea that was the same across both The Radium Girls and Midnight in Chernobyl?
Various answers (Mrs. Graves' choice).
How can you use context clues to determine the meaning of a new word in a text?
Various answers.
What is The Exclusion Zone?
The evacuation zone around Chernobyl that is off limits to people, which was deemed the most dangerous and heavily contaminated area.
How can an author’s background influence their point of view on a topic like immigration?
An author’s personal experiences or cultural background may shape how they present arguments, highlight certain aspects, or prioritize certain facts.
How do you distinguish between facts and opinions when citing textual evidence?
Facts are verifiable and supported by evidence; opinions are personal beliefs that are not backed by evidence.
Why is understanding the central idea crucial when analyzing an article about climate change?
Understanding the central idea helps clarify the purpose of the article, whether it's to inform, persuade, or analyze a specific issue related to climate change.
Define the word “compelling” as used in the sentence: “The author made a compelling argument for environmental reform.”
Compelling means convincing or strong, suggesting that the argument is persuasive.
What is Pripyat?
This city, located 10 miles from Chernobyl, was evacuated after the disaster due to dangerous levels of radiation, and it remains uninhabited to this day.
In a text about renewable energy, how might the author's purpose influence their choice of evidence?
The author may choose evidence that supports their argument for or against renewable energy based on their intended purpose, whether it is to inform or persuade.
Give two pieces of evidence from The Radium Girls to support a claim that Undark paint should not have been used to paint watches.
Various responses (Mrs. Graves choice)
Is this is a key detail from The Radium Girls? Explain why or why not.
The women became ill with nausea, dehydration, diarrhea, and bone damage.
Yes; various responses.
Doctors recommend that everyone exercise every day, particularly those who spend many hours doing SEDENTARY activities like reading, watching television, or playing video games."
Which of the following correctly defines the meaning of the word SEDENTARY?
Too much time seated or not moving.
What was the workers' compensation or occupational health and safety law?
Workers that are hurt or injured at work have the right to payment for time missed and doctor fees.
What were the purposes of the authors of The Radium Girls and Midnight in Chernobyl? How do you know?
Various answers