Citing Evidence
How do you cite evidence?
Citing evidence means providing examples from a text in order to prove that the information is true and accurate.
What is an inference?
A guess/Prior knowledge
What is Theme?
The central idea or underlying message that an author wants to convey through their work, often reflecting on universal human experiences, societal issues, or (moral lessons)
What's another synonym for central idea?
The Main idea.
People often refer to taxes in terms of their being much too high. In reality, they are probably even higher than you think, because in addition to the federal income tax we are now studying, there are many other Federal, State, and local taxes, including sales taxes, inheritance taxes, state income taxes, personal property taxes, real estate taxes, and others. These are just some of the most obvious ones.
What is the main idea of this passage?
a. Taxes are much too high.
b. We pay more taxes than we may realize.
c. Inheritance taxes and real estate taxes are unfair.
d. Some taxes are hidden.
a. Taxes are much too high.
How do you find evidence in a text?
By carefully reading a text.
When do you make an inference?
Before you read a text.
What are some synonyms for theme?
Moral of the story
Main idea of the story
Lesson
What is central idea?
The Main point in a passage/text.
What is the R stand for in CER?
Reasoning, explaining how your evidence justifies your answer
What are terms used in citing evidence?
"according to"
"as stated by"
"the author claims"
"research shows"
Which is an inference starter?
*I think it means...*
*After I read the text...*
*I think it means...*
How can theme be determined?
Analyze the text
What are the terms used in stating Central idea?
main idea
thesis statement
key point
topic sentence
When the text is written in order of events or chronological order.
Sequence
What is plagiarism?
When you take words from a text/author and use them as your own.
What is another word for inference?
Inferring
Which can you ask when determining theme?
"What can I learn from this?"
"Does this passage use like or as?"
"What can I learn from this?"
True or False: Central Idea has nothing to do with the main point in a passage.
False
Joey lost his science book. He knew he would be in big trouble if he was unable to study for the final. What should he do? He thought for a few worried moments, and then decided to retrace his steps. He remembered putting the book in his backpack that morning. He had taken it out at school when his friend Kim asked to look something up. Now he remembered - Kim still had his book!
The MAIN text structure used in this paragraph is . . .
a. description
b. cause and effect
c. problem and solution
d. compare and contrast
c. problem and solution
What is close reading?
Analyzing the text.
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.
Based on the text, how do you know Paul works in construction?
a. He has tools
b. He goes straight up the stairs to shower
c. His boots are muddy and his overalls are dusty
d. He wears a hat
c. His boots are muddy and his overalls are dusty.
True or false: You can't ask a question to determine the theme.
False
What is the main idea of this passage?
Hispanic Heritage Month is a special time to celebrate the history and culture of Hispanic and Latino people in the United States. It happens every year from September 15th to October 15th. This month is a time to learn about the many contributions Hispanic and Latino people have made to the United States. They have been a part of the United States for a long time, even before Spain came to the area. They have helped shape the country since the Revolutionary War.
The main idea is when and why Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated.
What's a adjective?
An adjective is a word that modifies or describes a noun or pronoun, providing details about its qualities, characteristics, or quantity.