Text Evidence Qs
Is TEXT EVIDENCE
(a)pulled directly from the text
OR
(b)what the text says in your own words?
A- Pulled directly from the text.
The central idea is also known as...
main idea/big idea
The summary of the text is...
A-retelling of the important parts of the text in a brief statement.
B-The way the author expresses his opinions.
C-Parts of the text that connect to the passage.
A-retelling of the important parts of the text in a brief statement.
Leslie’s favorite spot is his bed. It’s a cozy queen-sized bed, which can be folded into a couch (though so far there has never been an occasion which required the bed to be folded), layered with soft, warm quilts and piled with numerous pillows in different sizes and colors. Leslie spends the entire day sprawled on the bed, his eyes glued to the huge smart plasma TV mounted on the wall of his bedroom. Leslie’s grandparents can never understand why it’s called the “smart” TV.
Which evidence supports the claim that Leslie is not very active?
a- Leslie's bed can be folded into a couch.
b-the bed has numerous pillows
c- He has a TV mounted on the wall of his room.
d- He spends the entire day sprawled on his bed.
D- he spends the entire day sprawled on the bed.
I can't wait until this weekend! We're going to my grandparent's house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together. The day goes by so fast, and by the end of the day, we are all exhausted... but we still don't want to leave!
The central idea is...
a- weekends are times to travel
b-the writer enjoys spending time with family.
c- the writer's grandparents live far away.
d- the writer is sad to leave her cousins.
B. the writer enjoys spending time with family.
What strategy do we use to cite text evidence? How did you learn to set up your evidence?
Quote Sandwich
TRUE OR FALSE:
The central idea of the text is the key details from the ENTIRE text.
TRUE
The topic sentence is...
A-the first sentence- tells what the summary will be about.
B-the last sentence- concludes the summary.
A-the first sentence- tells what the summary will be about.
Leslie’s favorite spot is his bed. It’s a cozy queen-sized bed, which can be folded into a couch (though so far there has never been an occasion which required the bed to be folded), layered with soft, warm quilts and piled with numerous pillows in different sizes and colors. Leslie spends the entire day sprawled on the bed, his eyes glued to the huge smart plasma TV mounted on the wall of his bedroom. Leslie’s grandparents can never understand why it’s called the “smart” TV.
Which evidence from the text best supports the claim that Leslie's bed is particularly comfortable?
a- Leslie's bed has soft quilts and many pillows
b-Leslie's bed can be folded into a couch
c- He has a TV mounted on the wall of his room.
A- Leslie's bed has soft quilts and many pillows.
I have a dog whose name is Paco. he is almost 10 years old. pack is very loveable with a brown face and short black fur. He is one of my best friends. He plays with me, sleeps with me, and goes on walks with me. I am so glad to have him around, and I love him so much.
The central idea of the passage is.
a. The dog's is cute and sweet.
b. Everyone should have a dog.
c. The writer's dog is an important part of his life.
C. the writer's dog is an important part of his life.
Why is it important to cite text evidence?
A. It makes us sound smarter
B. It gives more detail to the answer.
C. it makes answers more credible (believable).
C. It makes answers more credible.
Key details in the text are not important to the central idea.
FALSE.
Key details add up to the central idea.
TRUE OR FALSE
Key details make up the body (majority) of the summary.
TRUE
With so much comfort available within the walls of his room, Leslie does not see the need to step out of his room. As a matter of fact, the only reason Leslie edges from his bed is to answer the call of nature which, as you know, could be embarrassing if ignored for too long. When this happens, Leslie reluctantly drags his feet- at a pace slower than a tortoise-to the bathroom, just a few steps away from his bed. As soon as he as finished, he immediately returns to his favorite sport and resumes his favorite activities: eating, sleeping, and watching TV.
Which sentence from the text supports the claim that Leslie is only dragged from his bed by necessity?
A-he does not see the need to leave his room
B- the only reason he leaves his bed is to answer the call of nature.
C-He drags his feet at a pace slower than a tortoise.
D- His three favorite activities are eating, sleeping, and watching TV.
B. the only reason he leaves his bed is to answer the call of nature.
The central idea is...
a-Eric scores a home run.
b-how to play baseball
c-how eric overcomes his nerves to get a hit.
Name 2 ways you can introduce evidence.
Text Talkers!
-according to the text...
-the author wrote...
-the text states...
-I can infer from the text that...
-On page ___ it says...
TRUE OR FALSE
Central idea is a long summary of the text.
FALSE.
CI is a one sentence summary of the main ideas.
TRUE OR FALSE
Objective summaries include personal opinions or ideas.
FALSE.
Objective = no personal opinions, thoughts, or ideas.
Leslie's parents no longer invite other children to their place due to an incident that happened when Leslie was four years old. though Leslie has no memory of the incident, he overheard his mom telling his uncle that it involved him banging the head of his cousin, Elsa with a TV remote-which resulted in a bump as big as a ping-pong ball on her head that took nearly one year to subside. "Well, serves her right for watching my remote," Leslie had whispered to himself as he kept to his room after he overheard. And therefore, to date Leslie remains sibling-less and friendless.
Which evidence supports the claim that Leslie's selfishness hurts others?
A-Leslie's parents have decided to "no longer invite other children to their place."
B-He has very few interactions with others because he is "sibling-less and friendless."
C- Leslie overheard his parents in order to hear about "the incident" because he can not remember it.
D-Leslie hit his cousin on the head and creates a big bump.
D-Leslie hit his cousin on the head and creates a big bump.
Wilbur and Orville Wright were brothers who were inventors, even from a young age when they built kites and bicycles. Many people credit the Wright Brothers with designing and building the first successful airplane. In 1903, their first flight only lasted 12 seconds, but it continues to inspire people all over the world to learn about science and math, to work hard to realize their dreams, and to use imagination to achieve success.
The central idea of the passage is:
a-the Wright brothers worked hard.
b-the Wright brothers were inventors who have inspired many people.
c-inventors build kites and bicycles.
d-the first flight was in 1903.
B- the Wright brothers were inventors who have inspired many people.
Name one way you can explain text evidence (sentence starter).
-this text proves...
-the quote shows...
-this quote describes...
-this quote tells...
-this quote illustrates...
The central idea contains...
A- a moral of the story in your own words.
B-the big ideas and details from the text.
C-direct quotes from the text.
B. the big ideas and details from the text.
These should be in your own words.
500 If a text has 3 sections (3 key details) at least how many sentences should your summary be?
A- 3 key details = 3 sentences
B- 3 key details + topic sentence = 4 sentences
C- 3 key details + topic sentence + conclusion = 5 sentences.
B- 3 key details + topic sentence = 4 sentences
Stars with a topic sentence, followed by each key detail.
Leslie's parents no longer invite other children to their place due to an incident that happened when Leslie was four years old. though Leslie has no memory of the incident, he overheard his mom telling his uncle that it involved him banging the head of his cousin, Elsa with a TV remote-which resulted in a bump as big as a ping-pong ball on her head that took nearly one year to subside. "Well, serves her right for watching my remote," Leslie had whispered to himself as he kept to his room after he overheard. And therefore, to date Leslie remains sibling-less and friendless.
On the board, create a quote sandwich that supports the following inference: Leslie is not sorry for hurting his cousin. You need a full sandwich in order to be correct.
Text talker + evidence + explanation.
What is the central idea of the passage?
Did you know giraffes are the tallest animals in the world? They are unique in other ways, too. For one thing, they sleep only about 20 minutes each day, and usually not more that five minutes at a time. They have to remain awake and alert for predators. Also, every giraffe's can't is unique, and varies in color from white to nearly black, depending on what they eat and where they live.
Giraffes are unique animals in many ways.