Come to Discussions Prepared - 7th Grade Reading
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What is the difference between evidence and explanation in a discussion response?
What is the difference between evidence and explanation in a discussion response?
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Evidence is the cited detail; explanation tells what it shows. Evidence presents facts; explanation interprets their significance.
Evidence is the cited detail; explanation tells what it shows. Evidence presents facts; explanation interprets their significance.
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Which option is the strongest evidence: summary, personal story, or direct quotation?
Which option is the strongest evidence: summary, personal story, or direct quotation?
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Direct quotation from the text. Direct quotes provide exact wording, making them most reliable.
Direct quotation from the text. Direct quotes provide exact wording, making them most reliable.
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What is one clear purpose of using evidence to probe an idea in discussion?
What is one clear purpose of using evidence to probe an idea in discussion?
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To test or deepen a point by checking it against the text. Probing means examining ideas more closely using textual support.
To test or deepen a point by checking it against the text. Probing means examining ideas more closely using textual support.
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What is one clear purpose of using evidence to reflect on an idea in discussion?
What is one clear purpose of using evidence to reflect on an idea in discussion?
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To reconsider or refine thinking based on what the source shows. Reflection involves adjusting understanding based on textual evidence.
To reconsider or refine thinking based on what the source shows. Reflection involves adjusting understanding based on textual evidence.
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Which question stem best probes a classmate’s claim using evidence?
Which question stem best probes a classmate’s claim using evidence?
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“What evidence from the text supports that?”. This question directly requests textual support for the claim.
“What evidence from the text supports that?”. This question directly requests textual support for the claim.
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Identify the best prepared follow-up after hearing a claim you doubt.
Identify the best prepared follow-up after hearing a claim you doubt.
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Ask for a source-based clarification and cite a related detail you found. This approach seeks evidence while contributing your own findings.
Ask for a source-based clarification and cite a related detail you found. This approach seeks evidence while contributing your own findings.
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What is the most effective preparation task the night before a discussion?
What is the most effective preparation task the night before a discussion?
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Annotate the text and write 2–3 evidence-based questions. Active reading and question preparation enable meaningful participation.
Annotate the text and write 2–3 evidence-based questions. Active reading and question preparation enable meaningful participation.
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What does it mean to come to a discussion prepared in CCSS.SL.7.1.a?
What does it mean to come to a discussion prepared in CCSS.SL.7.1.a?
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Having read or researched and bringing notes, questions, and evidence. Preparation includes completing assigned reading and gathering supporting materials.
Having read or researched and bringing notes, questions, and evidence. Preparation includes completing assigned reading and gathering supporting materials.
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What is the best definition of evidence for a class discussion?
What is the best definition of evidence for a class discussion?
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Specific facts, details, or quotations from a reliable source. Evidence must be verifiable information from credible sources, not opinions.
Specific facts, details, or quotations from a reliable source. Evidence must be verifiable information from credible sources, not opinions.
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Which note-taking item best supports citing evidence during discussion?
Which note-taking item best supports citing evidence during discussion?
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A quotation with page or paragraph number. Page/paragraph numbers allow others to verify and locate the evidence.
A quotation with page or paragraph number. Page/paragraph numbers allow others to verify and locate the evidence.
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Identify the best way to cite evidence when you do not know the page number.
Identify the best way to cite evidence when you do not know the page number.
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Use a paragraph number or a brief, identifying quotation. Alternative citations help when exact page numbers are unavailable.
Use a paragraph number or a brief, identifying quotation. Alternative citations help when exact page numbers are unavailable.
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Choose the sentence that explicitly draws on preparation rather than opinion.
Choose the sentence that explicitly draws on preparation rather than opinion.
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“In paragraph 4, the author states that the policy reduced waste by 30%.”. This cites specific text location and data, not personal opinion.
“In paragraph 4, the author states that the policy reduced waste by 30%.”. This cites specific text location and data, not personal opinion.
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Identify the best revision to add evidence: “The character is brave.”
Identify the best revision to add evidence: “The character is brave.”
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“The character is brave; on page 12, she returns to rescue her friend.”. This revision adds specific evidence with a page reference.
“The character is brave; on page 12, she returns to rescue her friend.”. This revision adds specific evidence with a page reference.
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What is the most appropriate way to refer to a text when using evidence aloud?
What is the most appropriate way to refer to a text when using evidence aloud?
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Name the source and give a page or paragraph reference. Proper citation helps listeners locate and verify the evidence.
Name the source and give a page or paragraph reference. Proper citation helps listeners locate and verify the evidence.
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What is the difference between a claim and evidence in discussion?
What is the difference between a claim and evidence in discussion?
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A claim is an opinion; evidence is support from sources. Claims express viewpoints; evidence provides factual backing.
A claim is an opinion; evidence is support from sources. Claims express viewpoints; evidence provides factual backing.
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What is the best criterion for deciding whether a detail is relevant evidence?
What is the best criterion for deciding whether a detail is relevant evidence?
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It directly supports or challenges the specific claim being discussed. Relevant evidence must connect directly to the discussion point.
It directly supports or challenges the specific claim being discussed. Relevant evidence must connect directly to the discussion point.
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Which option best shows respectful disagreement using evidence?
Which option best shows respectful disagreement using evidence?
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“I see your point; however, in paragraph 6 the author provides a different example.”. This acknowledges the point while offering contradictory textual evidence.
“I see your point; however, in paragraph 6 the author provides a different example.”. This acknowledges the point while offering contradictory textual evidence.
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Identify the error: “The author says pollution is bad, so I am right.” What is missing?
Identify the error: “The author says pollution is bad, so I am right.” What is missing?
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A specific cited detail or quotation from the source. The claim lacks a specific citation to support the general statement.
A specific cited detail or quotation from the source. The claim lacks a specific citation to support the general statement.
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Find the strongest evidence-based response: “I disagree,” “That is dumb,” or “The text suggests…”?
Find the strongest evidence-based response: “I disagree,” “That is dumb,” or “The text suggests…”?
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“The text suggests…”. This phrase signals text-based reasoning, not personal opinion.
“The text suggests…”. This phrase signals text-based reasoning, not personal opinion.
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Which question stem best invites reflection using evidence from the text?
Which question stem best invites reflection using evidence from the text?
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“How does this detail change or strengthen our understanding?”. This prompts deeper thinking about how evidence affects understanding.
“How does this detail change or strengthen our understanding?”. This prompts deeper thinking about how evidence affects understanding.
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What is the purpose of using evidence to reflect on ideas in a discussion?
What is the purpose of using evidence to reflect on ideas in a discussion?
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To reconsider, refine, or connect ideas based on support from sources. Reflection involves thoughtful analysis using textual support.
To reconsider, refine, or connect ideas based on support from sources. Reflection involves thoughtful analysis using textual support.
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What is the difference between a claim and evidence in a discussion?
What is the difference between a claim and evidence in a discussion?
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A claim is an idea; evidence is support from text or research. Claims state positions while evidence provides factual backing.
A claim is an idea; evidence is support from text or research. Claims state positions while evidence provides factual backing.
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What is the most appropriate source to cite when discussing a claim from a text?
What is the most appropriate source to cite when discussing a claim from a text?
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A specific quote or paraphrase from the text with location info. Direct quotes with citations provide the strongest textual support.
A specific quote or paraphrase from the text with location info. Direct quotes with citations provide the strongest textual support.
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What is a paraphrase in an academic discussion?
What is a paraphrase in an academic discussion?
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A restatement of an idea in your own words without changing meaning. Maintains original meaning while using different words.
A restatement of an idea in your own words without changing meaning. Maintains original meaning while using different words.
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What is the most accurate meaning of "explicitly draw on preparation"?
What is the most accurate meaning of "explicitly draw on preparation"?
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Refer directly to notes, text details, or research you completed. Explicitly means clearly stating sources and specific details.
Refer directly to notes, text details, or research you completed. Explicitly means clearly stating sources and specific details.
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