Finding Relevant Evidence
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Objective
I can identify strong and thorough evidence in a text to explain both what it says directly and what I can infer from it.
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Practice
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Define "evidence" as it is used in the video.
In the video, the judge asks for evidence related to cookies. Give an example of a type of evidence the pro-cookie side might present.
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Exit ticket
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“Read the following sentence: "The dog barked loudly and wagged its tail as the child approached." What does this sentence say directly about the dog? What can you infer about the dog's feelings toward the child? Read the following sentence: "The chef added a pinch of salt to the soup, then tasted it with a critical expression." What does this sentence say directly about the chef's actions? What can you infer about the chef's opinion of the soup before adding salt?”
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