Explicitly Stated
What does it mean when something is "explicitly stated
It means the information is clearly and directly expressed.
What does "cite" mean?
To cite means to mention where you found information.
What does "analysis" mean?
Analysis means looking closely at something to understand it better.
What is "text evidence"?
Text evidence is proof from the text that supports your ideas.
Can you give me an example of something that is explicitly stated here at Arnold.
Student can give rules, policys, etc.
Why is it important to cite your sources?
It shows where you got your information and gives credit to the author.
Why is analysis helpful when reading?
It helps us think deeper about the story and its meaning.
Why is it important to use text evidence in your answers?
It makes your answers stronger and shows you have proof.
Why is it important to look for information that is explicitly stated?
Because it helps us understand the main ideas and facts clearly.
How do you cite a quote from a story?
Use quotation marks.
How can we analyze the setting of a story?
By looking at where and when it takes place and how it affects the characters.
How can you locate text evidence in a story?
By reading carefully and looking for important parts that support your ideas
What might happen if we ignore explicitly stated ideas?
We might misunderstand the story or the message.
What is it called when you don't cite your source
It is called plagiarism, which is not fair to the original author
What is one way to analyze a character's feelings?
By looking at their actions and the words they say.
What should you do if you can't find text evidence for your answer?
You can re-read the text or think about what the author was trying to say.
Give an example of an explicit statement.
Student can give any direct statement..
her hair is black.
His eyes are brown.
The dog was hairy.
Can you cite a part of a book that tells us about the main character?
Student should cite something from a book using the sentence starters:
According to the...... text...