Supporting Analysis with Text Evidence
Learning Objective
I can accurately cite textual evidence that strongly supports an analysis of a text's explicit statements, using background knowledge to justify inferences.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 2 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. In the video, the narrator analyzes a short text about a student who didn't complete their social studies project. Explain how the narrator uses textual evidence to determine what the student did on Saturday, even though the word "Saturday" is not explicitly mentioned in the text.
2. Imagine you are arguing for or against a new school policy. Describe the types of evidence you would need to present to convince the school board to support your position. How would you ensure your evidence directly supports your claims?
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