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What does paraphrase mean?
Express the meaning using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity.
Why should I not get evidence from a blog or post?
Whoever is sending those out probably are just going by their opinion so you can't rely on it.
What should I do while reading a passage if I can't figure out what evidence I can use? I should...
Remember, your trying to find important stuff to use.
Highlight important information and summarize each section.
I have two hands but no arms. Almost everybody needs me and yet I often make people mad. I am...
A clock.
What is an inference?
Educated guess (needs to be based on some details presented though)
Select the supporting detail that does not fit:
My cat is afraid of everything.
1 He hides under the couch when you turn the microwave on.
2 He runs away when you sweep the floor.
3 He jumps every time the doorbell rings.
4 He sleeps all day long.
4
He sleeps all day long.
It's a good thing we were all wearing seat belts when the turbulence hit!
Based on the text, which of the following most likely happened?
A family experienced air resistance on a flight.
When should I read the questions and why?
Before reading to the passage so I can READ WITH INTENTION.
Tiffany held her breath as her teacher returned the math test the class had taken last week. Tiffany had not studied very hard for the test, and she was worried about her grade. Her teacher handed Tiffany her test. Tiffany groaned and put her head down on her desk.
It is likely that:
Tiffany got a bad grade.
Evidence from the text and words that are not my own, need to have what?
"QUOTATION MARKS!!!!"
Plagiarize vs. Paraphrase
Plagiarize- stealing somebodies words and not using QUOTATION MARKS.
Paraphrase- rewording somebodies words to avoid plagiarism.
The water felt so good on such a hot day! I heard the other children laughing and yelling across the way. The concrete was wet from a group of teenagers splashing each other in the corner. The lifeguard watched closely to keep children from running.
This is at a public pool: what detail from the text best proves this?
The lifeguard watched closely.
How should I choose the best answer choice?
Use process of elimination. There will always be two GOOD answers and TWO not good answers.
Once you are down to TWO, choose the BEST answer. Look for similar language used in the question/passage but make sure it is relevant.
Make evidence from this claim:
(Yes, it can be a fake source.)
Schools should consider giving kids a free period.
Make sure it has a strong piece of reasonable evidence along with an (even if it's not real) source.
Explicit vs. implicit
Explicit- directly stated
Implicit- not directly stated, need to use context clues.
The girl walked down the street with her head hanging down; She had just lost her first soccer game. What detail from the text can tell you how the girl was feeling?
Her head was hanging down.
Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on the text, you can infer that:
Dogs have been used for many generations for keeping a farm safe and secure.
Is all evidence good evidence?
No! Just because it is provided or in the passage it does not make it relevant. Make sure you are using evidence that supports your argument!
What is a credible source?
.gov
.edu
Scholarly resources such as doctors, scientists, experts in the field, etc.
Non-credible source: .com, .org, blogs, Wikipedia, biased resources.
What do I need to do when I have evidence I want to use in my writing?
1. Use a sentence starter such as "According to the text,...."
2. Use QUOTATION MARKS.
3. Use RELEVANT EVIDENCE.
Joseph and Caitlin were choosing players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Robert was left. Caitlin said, "Robert."
We can infer that:
Robert is not a very good player.
Write a piece of evidence and reasoning in 2-3 sentences. (You can make up the source and topic freely)
Did it have a stem, strong piece of evidence and reasoning that backs up how the evidence supports the claim?
What is the best stem to use on this evidence:
___________"Dogs are happy when they see their owner while cats may not."________dogs are better than cats.
Blank 1 Blank 2
1 According to the text 1 The author states
2 This proves 2 So
3 Plus 3 This shows how
I have no voice, but I can roar. I have no body, but I can carve stone. I have no hands, but I can shape the land. I am essential to life, yet I can be its destroyer. What am I?
Water
What would it be like to be a dog?
RL1 is about evidence.
(the source can be fake. Including reasoning and a claim too.)
Anything that has a source backing up evidence that's backing up a claim.