Quote Accurately and Draw Inferences (Text) - 5th Grade Reading
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Identify the best evidence for the inference "Maya is nervous" (text: "Maya’s hands shook as she spoke").
Identify the best evidence for the inference "Maya is nervous" (text: "Maya’s hands shook as she spoke").
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"Maya’s hands shook as she spoke.". Physical shaking indicates nervousness through body language.
"Maya’s hands shook as she spoke.". Physical shaking indicates nervousness through body language.
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What is a text-based inference required to include to be strong and correct?
What is a text-based inference required to include to be strong and correct?
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A conclusion plus specific evidence from the text. Evidence grounds the inference in the actual text.
A conclusion plus specific evidence from the text. Evidence grounds the inference in the actual text.
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What is the difference between quoting and paraphrasing a text?
What is the difference between quoting and paraphrasing a text?
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Quoting uses exact words; paraphrasing restates in your own words. Quoting preserves original language; paraphrasing interprets it.
Quoting uses exact words; paraphrasing restates in your own words. Quoting preserves original language; paraphrasing interprets it.
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What punctuation should you use to show the beginning and end of an exact quote?
What punctuation should you use to show the beginning and end of an exact quote?
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Quotation marks: “ ”. Standard punctuation for direct quotations in English.
Quotation marks: “ ”. Standard punctuation for direct quotations in English.
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What is the meaning of sufficient evidence when quoting from a text?
What is the meaning of sufficient evidence when quoting from a text?
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Enough evidence to support the point, not just one weak detail. Multiple pieces strengthen your argument.
Enough evidence to support the point, not just one weak detail. Multiple pieces strengthen your argument.
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What is the meaning of relevant evidence when quoting from a text?
What is the meaning of relevant evidence when quoting from a text?
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Evidence that clearly connects to and supports the point. Relevant means directly related to your argument.
Evidence that clearly connects to and supports the point. Relevant means directly related to your argument.
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What is the best way to choose a quote that supports a claim about a text?
What is the best way to choose a quote that supports a claim about a text?
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Select a sentence that directly proves the claim. Strong quotes directly address the specific claim.
Select a sentence that directly proves the claim. Strong quotes directly address the specific claim.
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Identify the strongest evidence for “The inventor faced setbacks”: A) “He failed many times.” B) “He liked science.”
Identify the strongest evidence for “The inventor faced setbacks”: A) “He failed many times.” B) “He liked science.”
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A. "Failed many times" directly shows setbacks occurred.
A. "Failed many times" directly shows setbacks occurred.
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Choose the best quote to support the claim “Owls hunt at night”: A) “Owls are nocturnal.” B) “Owls have feathers.”
Choose the best quote to support the claim “Owls hunt at night”: A) “Owls are nocturnal.” B) “Owls have feathers.”
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A. "Nocturnal" directly means active at night.
A. "Nocturnal" directly means active at night.
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Which is an inference: A) The text says the storm lasted 3 hours. B) The storm probably caused flooding.
Which is an inference: A) The text says the storm lasted 3 hours. B) The storm probably caused flooding.
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B. A is stated fact; B requires logical reasoning beyond the text.
B. A is stated fact; B requires logical reasoning beyond the text.
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Which is an explicit detail: A) The author states bees pollinate crops. B) Bees are the most important insects.
Which is an explicit detail: A) The author states bees pollinate crops. B) Bees are the most important insects.
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A. A states a fact directly from the text; B adds interpretation.
A. A states a fact directly from the text; B adds interpretation.
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Identify the correctly quoted sentence: A) Sharks are "important predators". B) Sharks are “important predators”.
Identify the correctly quoted sentence: A) Sharks are "important predators". B) Sharks are “important predators”.
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B. Curly quotes are correct; straight quotes are incorrect.
B. Curly quotes are correct; straight quotes are incorrect.
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Identify the best evidence type for RI.5.1: opinion, quote, or unrelated fact.
Identify the best evidence type for RI.5.1: opinion, quote, or unrelated fact.
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Quote. RI.5.1 requires direct textual evidence to support claims.
Quote. RI.5.1 requires direct textual evidence to support claims.
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Identify the explicit statement: "The author states that the storm lasted three hours" or "The storm felt endless."
Identify the explicit statement: "The author states that the storm lasted three hours" or "The storm felt endless."
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"The author states that the storm lasted three hours.". This directly states a fact; "endless" is subjective interpretation.
"The author states that the storm lasted three hours.". This directly states a fact; "endless" is subjective interpretation.
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Find the accurate quote: A) The dog was "very, very fast" B) The dog was "very very fast" (text: very, very fast).
Find the accurate quote: A) The dog was "very, very fast" B) The dog was "very very fast" (text: very, very fast).
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A) The dog was "very, very fast". Matches the text's exact punctuation including both commas.
A) The dog was "very, very fast". Matches the text's exact punctuation including both commas.
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Which quote best supports the claim "Owls hunt at night"? A) "Owls are birds" B) "Owls search for prey after sunset."
Which quote best supports the claim "Owls hunt at night"? A) "Owls are birds" B) "Owls search for prey after sunset."
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B) "Owls search for prey after sunset.". "After sunset" directly supports nighttime hunting claim.
B) "Owls search for prey after sunset.". "After sunset" directly supports nighttime hunting claim.
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Which signal phrase best introduces an exact quote from a text?
Which signal phrase best introduces an exact quote from a text?
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According to the text,. This phrase clearly signals a direct quotation follows.
According to the text,. This phrase clearly signals a direct quotation follows.
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Which sentence correctly uses quotation marks? A) The text says, Rain fell hard. B) The text says, "Rain fell hard."
Which sentence correctly uses quotation marks? A) The text says, Rain fell hard. B) The text says, "Rain fell hard."
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B) The text says, "Rain fell hard.". Quotation marks must enclose the exact quoted text.
B) The text says, "Rain fell hard.". Quotation marks must enclose the exact quoted text.
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Choose the best quote to explain what the text says explicitly about location (text: "The lab is in the basement.").
Choose the best quote to explain what the text says explicitly about location (text: "The lab is in the basement.").
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"The lab is in the basement.". This quote explicitly states the location without inference.
"The lab is in the basement.". This quote explicitly states the location without inference.
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Identify the strongest text evidence for "The character is determined" (text: "I will not quit," she said.).
Identify the strongest text evidence for "The character is determined" (text: "I will not quit," she said.).
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"I will not quit.". Direct statement of refusal shows determination clearly.
"I will not quit.". Direct statement of refusal shows determination clearly.
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