Citing Evidence
What is the term for using quotes from a text to support your answer?
Citing Evidence
What are the five elements of a plot structure?
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
What is 'text structure'?
The way a text is organized.
What is a claim in an argumentative text?
A statement that expresses the main point or position.
What do we call the turning point where the main character faces the conflict in a story?
Climax
How do you determine which evidence best supports your answer?
Think about how important and specific the evidence is to answer the question or talk about the topic.
Define the term 'climax' in a story.
The turning point where the main character faces the conflict.
Name the 5 types of text structures found in literature.
Sequence, cause and effect, compare and contrast, description, problem and solution
What does C.E.R. stand for?
Claim, Evidence and Reasoning
What does PIE stand for?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
What is one way to include evidence from a text in your response?
Directly quoting from the text.
How does the rising action connect to a story's plot?
It builds tension and develops characters, leading to the climax.
How does understanding text structure help with understanding?
It helps readers predict the type of information that will be presented.
What is the difference between a strong argument and a weak one?
A strong argument is well-supported by evidence and logical reasoning.
Explain how to cite evidence when rephrasing a text.
Change it into your own words and include a link to where you got it from.
What role does the setting play in developing the plot?
It provides context, influences the mood, and can affect the plot's direction.
How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?
By examining the language, tone, and evidence used by the author.
Describe a time when text evidence might be insufficient.
When the text is unclear or lacks specific details about the topic being addressed.
Provide an example of how a character's actions drive the plot forward.
A character's decision to confront a fear can lead to the climax of a story.
How can text structure impact the reader's understanding?
It can guide the reader's understanding and influence their interpretation of the text's meaning.
Explain how the evidence supports an argument's claim.
It provides factual support and justifies the argument's claim, making it more convincing.