Evidence Experts (RI.8.1)
To give specific examples or quotes from the text that support your answer.
What does it mean to cite evidence?
The main point or message the author wants to convey.
What is the central idea of a text?
Show how they are related or similar.
What does it mean to connect ideas in a text?
A hint in the text that helps you figure out a word’s meaning.
What is a context clue?
How information is organized in a text (cause/effect, compare/contrast, etc.).
What is Text Structure?
A conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.
What is an inference?
Free of opinions or personal feelings.
What does objective mean in an “objective summary”?
Show how two or more ideas are different.
What does it mean to show a distinction?
The emotional or cultural meaning attached to a word.
What is Connotation?
The reason the author wrote the text (to inform, persuade, entertain).
What is the author’s purpose?
Which of these shows strong evidence? A) “The text says the character was sad.” B) “The text states, ‘Tears streamed down her face as she whispered goodbye.’”
B
A text describes how recycling helps reduce waste, saves energy, and protects the environment. What’s the central idea?
Recycling benefits the environment.
In a biography, how might an author show a distinction between two historical figures?
By comparing their beliefs, actions, or outcomes.
“The politician’s speech ignited a spark of hope.” What is “spark” used as?
Figurative language (metaphor).
How can point of view affect how a reader understands a text?
It influences what information or opinion is shown.
When citing textual evidence, what is the best way to introduce it in writing?
When citing textual evidence, what is the best way to introduce it in writing?
Which statement is NOT objective? A) “The author explains how pollution affects animals.” B) “Pollution is the worst problem ever.”
Why might an author connect a modern event to a historical one?
To show cause/effect, similarity, or continuing relevance.
In a science article, “magnitude” refers to the size or strength of an event. What type of meaning is this?
Technical meaning.
A passage uses signal words like because, as a result, and therefore. What structure is used?
Cause and Effect
A student says: “The author suggests the storm symbolizes change.” What must the student do next to meet RI.8.1?
Provide specific text evidence that supports this interpretation.
Explain how supporting details help develop the central idea.
They provide examples, facts, and explanations that strengthen the main point.
A text compares two scientists and explains how one built on the other’s work. Which relationship is shown?
Connection — one idea builds upon another.
How can analyzing prefixes and roots help with word meaning?
They reveal parts of a word’s definition (e.g., “bio” = life).
A text presents only facts about renewable energy, while another includes opinions about which type is “best.” What’s the difference in author’s purpose?
One is to inform, the other is to persuade.