Cite the Evidence
RI 6.1
RI 6.1
What does it mean to cite textual evidence?
Using specific quotes or details from the text to support your answer
What are context clues?
Words or phrases around an unknown word that help you figure out its meaning
What is a metaphor?
A metaphor compares to unlike things without using "like" or "as"
Name two common text structures.
Cause and Effect
Problem and Solution
Compare and Contrast
Chronological/ Sequential
Description
If a question asks "What does the word emerge mean in paragraph 3?" What is the question asking you to do?
Find the word meaning
What are two ways to introduce a quote?
"According to the text..."
"The author states..."
"In paragraph ___, it says..."
"The text explains.."
If the sentence says "The desert was arid, receiving almost no rainfall each year" what does arid most likely mean?
Very dry
What is a simile?
A simile compares two unlike things using "like" or "as"
If a text explains a problem and then gives solutions, what structure is it using?
Problem and Solution
If a question asks, "What evidence supports the claim that recycling helps the environment?" What do they want you to do?
Find evidence from the text to support the answer
If a question asks, "How does the author show...?" What must your answer include?
Specific evidence (a quote or detail from the text) and an explanation of how that evidence supports the answer.
What is the difference between denotation and connotation?
Denotation is the dictionary definition of a word
Connotation is the feeling (vibe) or emotion associated with a word
Identify the figurative language:
"The wind whispered through the trees."
Why?
Personification; because it is giving the tree's human like qualities
Signal words like "because", "as a result", and "therefore" usually indicate which structure
Cause and Effect
If a text begins with a description of an issue and later compares it to another issue, what structure is likely being used?
Compare and Contrast
Which answer is stronger?
A.) The character was brave
B.) The character was brave because the text states, "She stepped into the burning building without hesitation."
Why?
B.)
Because it includes direct evidence from the text to prove the claim.
In the sentence, "Her words were a dagger to his heart," what type of figurative language is being used?
Metaphor
How does figurative language affect tone?
It helps create the mood and tone by making ideas more vivid or emotional.
How is chronological structure organized?
It is organized by time or in the order the events happen
A student answers a question with no quote or paragraph reference. What are they missing? And what standard does this come from?
Textual evidence; RI 6.1
Why is it not enough to just copy a sentence from the text as your answer?
Because copying a sentence doesn't explain how it answers the question. You must connect the evidence to your reasoning.
Why might an author choose a word with a strong negative connotation instead of a neutral word?
Because a strong connotation creates tone and influences how the reader feels about the topic.
Why would an author include figurative language in informational texts?
To make information more engaging, clearer, or easier to understand.
Why is identifying text structure important for understanding a text?
It helps the reader organize ideas and better understand how information is connected
Explain how text structure can help you determine the meaning of unknown words.
Text structure gives clues about how ideas are organized, which can help determine how a word is being used in context.