Cite Textual Evidence/Draw Inferences (Text) - 6th Grade Reading
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Identify the best definition of "quote" as evidence in informational reading.
Identify the best definition of "quote" as evidence in informational reading.
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Exact words copied from the text with quotation marks. Quotes preserve the author's exact language as proof.
Exact words copied from the text with quotation marks. Quotes preserve the author's exact language as proof.
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What is the best way to choose evidence for a claim about a central idea?
What is the best way to choose evidence for a claim about a central idea?
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Select details that repeat, are emphasized, or explain the main point. Key details appear multiple times or connect directly to main ideas.
Select details that repeat, are emphasized, or explain the main point. Key details appear multiple times or connect directly to main ideas.
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What is the purpose of citing evidence when making an inference from a text?
What is the purpose of citing evidence when making an inference from a text?
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To show which clues in the text support the conclusion. Evidence reveals the textual clues that led to your logical conclusion.
To show which clues in the text support the conclusion. Evidence reveals the textual clues that led to your logical conclusion.
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What is the purpose of citing evidence when explaining what a text says explicitly?
What is the purpose of citing evidence when explaining what a text says explicitly?
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To prove the statement is directly supported by the text. Citations verify that your statement matches what the text actually says.
To prove the statement is directly supported by the text. Citations verify that your statement matches what the text actually says.
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Which question best checks whether a detail is relevant evidence for a claim?
Which question best checks whether a detail is relevant evidence for a claim?
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Does this detail directly support the specific claim I made. Evidence must connect directly to your specific claim to be relevant.
Does this detail directly support the specific claim I made. Evidence must connect directly to your specific claim to be relevant.
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What is the most accurate meaning of "textual evidence" in CCSS.RI.6.1?
What is the most accurate meaning of "textual evidence" in CCSS.RI.6.1?
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Relevant quotations and details taken directly from the text. Textual evidence must be actual words or facts from the source text.
Relevant quotations and details taken directly from the text. Textual evidence must be actual words or facts from the source text.
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What is the best definition of "paraphrase" as evidence in informational reading?
What is the best definition of "paraphrase" as evidence in informational reading?
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Restating the text’s idea in your own words without changing meaning. Paraphrasing shows understanding while maintaining the original meaning.
Restating the text’s idea in your own words without changing meaning. Paraphrasing shows understanding while maintaining the original meaning.
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Which option best describes a complete evidence-based response: claim only, evidence only, or claim plus evidence?
Which option best describes a complete evidence-based response: claim only, evidence only, or claim plus evidence?
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Claim plus relevant evidence from the text. Analysis requires both your point and proof from the text.
Claim plus relevant evidence from the text. Analysis requires both your point and proof from the text.
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What should you include after a quotation to connect it to your analysis?
What should you include after a quotation to connect it to your analysis?
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A brief explanation of how the quote supports the claim. Explanations show why the evidence proves your point.
A brief explanation of how the quote supports the claim. Explanations show why the evidence proves your point.
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Find the best evidence for the claim "The event happened quickly": (A) "within minutes" (B) "in the past" (C) "often".
Find the best evidence for the claim "The event happened quickly": (A) "within minutes" (B) "in the past" (C) "often".
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(A) "within minutes". "Within minutes" specifies a short time frame.
(A) "within minutes". "Within minutes" specifies a short time frame.
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Choose the best evidence type for proving a number-based claim in an article: statistic, personal memory, or unrelated quote.
Choose the best evidence type for proving a number-based claim in an article: statistic, personal memory, or unrelated quote.
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Statistic from the text. Numbers and data from the text prove numerical claims.
Statistic from the text. Numbers and data from the text prove numerical claims.
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Identify the strongest evidence for the claim "The author is concerned": (A) "I worry" (B) "Many people" (C) "It is fine."
Identify the strongest evidence for the claim "The author is concerned": (A) "I worry" (B) "Many people" (C) "It is fine."
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(A) "I worry". "I worry" directly states the author's concern.
(A) "I worry". "I worry" directly states the author's concern.
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Which option best supports an inference about tone: (A) repeated strong words (B) your opinion (C) an unrelated fact?
Which option best supports an inference about tone: (A) repeated strong words (B) your opinion (C) an unrelated fact?
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(A) repeated strong words from the text. Word choice reveals tone; opinions and unrelated facts don't.
(A) repeated strong words from the text. Word choice reveals tone; opinions and unrelated facts don't.
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Which option is a relevant detail for the claim "The invention was widely used": (A) used by millions (B) the inventor smiled (C) it was blue.
Which option is a relevant detail for the claim "The invention was widely used": (A) used by millions (B) the inventor smiled (C) it was blue.
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(A) used by millions. "Millions" shows widespread adoption; other details are irrelevant.
(A) used by millions. "Millions" shows widespread adoption; other details are irrelevant.
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Identify the error: "The author is biased because I disagree." What is missing for CCSS.RI.6.1?
Identify the error: "The author is biased because I disagree." What is missing for CCSS.RI.6.1?
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Textual evidence (a quote or detail) supporting the bias claim. Claims need text-based proof, not personal opinions.
Textual evidence (a quote or detail) supporting the bias claim. Claims need text-based proof, not personal opinions.
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Which sentence is an inference rather than an explicit detail: "It rained" or "The streets were wet"?
Which sentence is an inference rather than an explicit detail: "It rained" or "The streets were wet"?
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"It rained" is an inference; "The streets were wet" is explicit. Wet streets are observable; rain is a logical conclusion from that evidence.
"It rained" is an inference; "The streets were wet" is explicit. Wet streets are observable; rain is a logical conclusion from that evidence.
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Which is the best revision to add evidence: "The habitat is shrinking." Add: (A) "The text says it" (B) a quote with a fact (C) "I think so."
Which is the best revision to add evidence: "The habitat is shrinking." Add: (A) "The text says it" (B) a quote with a fact (C) "I think so."
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(B) Add a quote with a specific fact from the text. Specific facts from the text provide concrete evidence.
(B) Add a quote with a specific fact from the text. Specific facts from the text provide concrete evidence.
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Which response includes both a claim and evidence?
A) “The rule is unfair.” B) “The rule is unfair because it punishes everyone for one mistake.”
Which response includes both a claim and evidence? A) “The rule is unfair.” B) “The rule is unfair because it punishes everyone for one mistake.”
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B) “The rule is unfair because it punishes everyone for one mistake.”. Combines the position with supporting reason.
B) “The rule is unfair because it punishes everyone for one mistake.”. Combines the position with supporting reason.
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What is the difference between explicit information and an inference in an informational text?
What is the difference between explicit information and an inference in an informational text?
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Explicit: stated directly; inference: concluded from clues in the text. Explicit is directly stated; inference requires reading between the lines.
Explicit: stated directly; inference: concluded from clues in the text. Explicit is directly stated; inference requires reading between the lines.
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What does it mean to cite textual evidence when answering a question about a text?
What does it mean to cite textual evidence when answering a question about a text?
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Use exact words or specific details from the text to support your answer. Provides proof by referencing specific parts of the text.
Use exact words or specific details from the text to support your answer. Provides proof by referencing specific parts of the text.
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Which type of evidence is strongest for supporting an analysis: specific quoted lines or a vague reference?
Which type of evidence is strongest for supporting an analysis: specific quoted lines or a vague reference?
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Specific quoted lines or precise details. Direct quotes provide the strongest, most verifiable support.
Specific quoted lines or precise details. Direct quotes provide the strongest, most verifiable support.
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What is the best way to cite evidence if you are not using quotation marks?
What is the best way to cite evidence if you are not using quotation marks?
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Paraphrase accurately and name the exact detail you used. Maintains accuracy while showing you understood the source.
Paraphrase accurately and name the exact detail you used. Maintains accuracy while showing you understood the source.
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What is the main purpose of quoting a text when supporting an answer?
What is the main purpose of quoting a text when supporting an answer?
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To show the author’s exact words as proof. Quotations provide direct, unaltered evidence from the source.
To show the author’s exact words as proof. Quotations provide direct, unaltered evidence from the source.
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What is the main purpose of paraphrasing a text when supporting an answer?
What is the main purpose of paraphrasing a text when supporting an answer?
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To restate key information in your own words accurately. Shows comprehension while maintaining the original meaning.
To restate key information in your own words accurately. Shows comprehension while maintaining the original meaning.
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What is the best definition of relevant evidence for a question about a text?
What is the best definition of relevant evidence for a question about a text?
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Evidence that directly supports the specific claim being made. Must connect directly to the point you're trying to prove.
Evidence that directly supports the specific claim being made. Must connect directly to the point you're trying to prove.
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