Text Evidence Basics
What is the FIRST step when finding text evidence?
A. Guess based on memory
B. Read the question carefully
C. Highlight random sentences
D. Write your opinion
B. Read the question carefully
“The tree fell because the roots were weak.”
Is this a quote or a paraphrase?
A. Quote
B. Paraphrase
C. Both
D. Neither
A. Quote
What is the MAIN IDEA of a paragraph usually about?
A. A small detail
B. A random fact
C. What the whole paragraph is mostly about
D. The first thing the author says
C. What the whole paragraph is mostly about
Which of these is a SUPPORTING DETAIL?
A. Dogs are sometimes lazy.
B. Dogs are the best animals.
C. Everyone should own a dog.
D. Dogs need exercise to stay healthy.
D. Dogs need exercise to stay healthy.
On the CAASPP, the best strategy for main idea questions is:
A. Guess quickly
B. Read the whole passage carefully first
C. Pick the longest answer
D. Only read the answer choices
B. Read the whole passage carefully first
Why is underlining key words helpful?
A. It makes the page look colorful
B.It lets you skip reading the passage
C. It helps you memorize every word
D. It helps you focus on what to find
D. It helps you focus on what to find
Lila was excited because she always loved reading.
Is this a quote or a paraphrase?
A. Quote
B. Paraphrase
C. Both
D. Neither
B. Paraphrase
Which sentence BEST states the main idea of a passage about recycling?
A. Recycling saves energy and reduces waste.
B. Recycling bins are blue.
C. Some people don't recycle.
D. Plastic takes a long time to decompose.
A. Recycling saves energy and reduces waste.
Which is a supporting detail about the Great Wall of China?
A. It stretches thousands of miles.
B. It is fun to visit.
C. It’s super long.
D. It’s very old.
A. It stretches thousands of miles.
Which question would MOST likely appear on the CAASPP?
A. "What is your opinion of the passage?"
B. "What is your favorite detail?"
C. "What is the best title for the passage?"
D. "What is your favorite book?"
C. "What is the best title for the passage?"
Which of these is an example of strong text evidence?
A. The main character says, “I never give up,” after failing a test.
B. I like the story because it’s cool.
C. I think the story is interesting.
D. Everyone knows that hard work is good.
A. The main character says, “I never give up,” after failing a test.
“The team practiced every day after school to win the championship.”
Is this a quote or a paraphrase?
A. Quote
B. Paraphrase
C. Both
D. Neither
A. Quote
The main idea of a story about a young inventor would most likely be:
A. He lost his backpack.
B. He created a machine that helped people.
C. His favorite color was green.
D. He liked video games.
B. He created a machine that helped people.
What is the purpose of supporting details?
A. To distract the reader
B. To make the story funny
C. To prove or explain the main idea
D. To confuse the audience
C. To prove or explain the main idea
If two answer choices BOTH seem good, you should:
A. Pick the one that talks about a small detail.
B. Pick the one that covers the WHOLE passage.
C. Pick the one that sounds the coolest.
D. Pick randomly.
B. Pick the one that covers the WHOLE passage.
When paraphrasing text evidence, you should:
A. Change it to say something new
B. Copy every word exactly
C. Rewrite it in your own words while keeping the meaning
D. Guess what the author might have meant
C. Rewrite it in your own words while keeping the meaning
Devon became more confident after practicing his speech.
Is this a quote or a paraphrase?
A. Quote
B. Paraphrase
C. Both
D. Neither
B. Paraphrase
How do you know if a sentence is the MAIN IDEA?
A. It covers all the small facts and details.
B. It talks about one minor example.
C. It’s the first sentence every time.
D. It’s a funny part of the text.
A. It covers all the small facts and details.
A paragraph about healthy eating would MOST likely have a supporting detail about:
A. Vacation spots
B. Favorite colors
C. Fruits and vegetables
D. Fast cars
C. Fruits and vegetables
When quoting text evidence on the CAASPP, you should:
A. Pick words that directly prove your answer.
B. Copy the whole paragraph.
C. Rewrite it your own way without checking.
D. Only use the first sentence.
A. Pick words that directly prove your answer.
What should you do after you find a piece of text evidence?
A. Just leave it and move on
B. Change the author's words to something else
C. Copy more random sentences
D. Explain how the evidence supports your answer
D. Explain how the evidence supports your answer
"The author explains that recycling paper saves trees and reduces waste."
Is this a quote or a paraphrase?
A. Paraphrase
B. Quote
C. Both
D. Neither
A. Paraphrase
A paragraph describes how sea turtles are endangered because of pollution, hunting, and habitat loss.
What is the MAIN IDEA?
A. Sea turtles are fast swimmers.
B. Sea turtles live in warm oceans.
C. Sea turtles are endangered for several reasons.
D. Sea turtles are colorful.
C. Sea turtles are endangered for several reasons.
Which of these is a supporting detail for the main idea "Exercise is important for health"?
A. Some people exercise at gyms.
B. Working out can be expensive.
C. Yoga is a popular class.
D. Exercise can strengthen your heart and muscles.
D. Exercise can strengthen your heart and muscles.
If the CAASPP asks, "Which detail BEST supports the main idea?" what should you look for?
A. A random interesting fact
B. A small fact that doesn’t match the main idea
C. A funny sentence
D. A detail that proves or explains the big idea clearly
D. A detail that proves or explains the big idea clearly