Citing Evidence in CER Paragraphs
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Objective
I can use evidence from a text to back up my claim in a CER paragraph.
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Practice
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Define "explicit evidence" and "implicit evidence" as they relate to supporting an argument about a text.
Explain why it is important to include evidence when making an argument about a text.
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“Read the following sentence: "The dog wagged its tail excitedly and barked at the door." Which part of this sentence best supports the claim that the dog is happy? Read the following sentence: "The old house stood on a hill overlooking the town. Its windows were dark and empty, and a chilling wind whistled through the broken panes." Which part of this sentence best supports the claim that the house is not well-maintained? ”
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