Text Evidence
This is the BEST kind of evidence to support your answer
direct evidence or quoting from the text
An inference is…
a guess about a specific thing
Theme is…
the lesson or message of a story
A summary should include…
main ideas only
Point of view is…
who is telling the story?
If a question asks for proof, you should always do this.
cite or quote the text
“She slammed the door and crossed her arms.” How does she feel?
angry or upset
Central idea is…
the main idea of an informational text
Should a summary include opinions?
no
First-person uses…
I, me, we
“The dog barked loudly and growled at strangers.” What can you prove?
dog is aggressive or protective
What TWO things do you need to make an inference?
text evidence and background knowledge
What is the theme of a story where honesty is rewarded?
honesty is important
What is a good length for a summary?
a paragraph or shorter
Bias means…
judging something without knowledge
Why is it important to include page numbers or paragraph numbers in your evidence?
to show exactly where the evidence came from
Why aren’t inferences directly stated?
the reader must figure them out
How is theme developed?
through characters, events, and details
What strategy helps summarize fiction?
Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then, plot diagram, or sequence of events
How can bias affect a story?
it influences how events are told
Weak vs. strong evidence—what makes evidence STRONG?
it clearly supports the answer and is specific
“He checked his watch every minute and tapped his foot.”
he is nervous or impatient
Theme vs. topic—what’s the difference?
topic is one word; theme is a full message
What should not be included in a summary?
your opinion
What is an unreliable narrator?
the narrator cannot be trusted