Strong Evidence
What makes evidence strong?
Evidence that directly supports the claim or answers the question.
When reading a passage, what should you look for to find evidence?
Sentences that support the main idea or claim.
What part of a paragraph usually comes first: the claim or the evidence?
The claim.
What is a timed paragraph?
A paragraph written within a limited amount of time.
Vocab
What does it mean to analyze?
Analyze – To carefully examine something and explain what it means.
What is the difference between relevant and irrelevant evidence?
Relevant evidence supports the claim; irrelevant evidence does not relate to the question.
Why do writers use evidence in their writing?
To support their claim or prove their point.
What is one way to introduce evidence in a paragraph?
According to the text…, The passage states…, The author explains…
What should your paragraph include?
A claim, evidence from the text, and explanation.
Food is good is considered a _________ claim.
vague
What type of evidence comes directly from the text?
A quote
If a question asks why something happened, what kind of evidence should you highlight?
Sentences that explain the reason.
Why should writers explain their evidence?
To show how it supports their claim.
What should students highlight before writing their paragraph?
Evidence from the passage.
What can dialogue tell us about a character?
Dialogue shows how a character feels and what they believe.
What is paraphrasing evidence?
Restating evidence from the text in your own words.
What should you do after finding evidence in a passage?
Highlight or underline it.
What should students do after writing a paragraph with evidence?
Underline or highlight the evidence sentence.
Why is highlighting evidence helpful before writing?
It helps students quickly find support for their ideas.
How do events help readers understand characters?
Events show how characters behave in difficult situations.
Why is strong evidence important in writing?
Strong evidence proves the claim and helps the reader understand the writer’s argument.
In the R.A.C.E. writing strategy used for answering text-dependent questions, what do the letter R stand for, and why is it important when writing a strong response?
R – Restate the question: Turn the question into the first sentence of your answer.
In the R.A.C.E. writing strategy used for answering text-dependent questions, what do the letter A stand for, and why is it important when writing a strong response?
A- Answer the question: Clearly state your response or claim.
In the R.A.C.E. writing strategy used for answering text-dependent questions, what do the letter C stand for, and why is it important when writing a strong response?
C- Cite evidence: Use a quote or paraphrase from the text to support your answer.
In the R.A.C.E. writing strategy used for answering text-dependent questions, what do the letter E stand for, and why is it important when writing a strong response?
E – Explain the evidence: Tell how the evidence proves or supports your answer.