Finding Textual Evidence
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Objective
I can support my analysis of narrative techniques with specific examples from the text.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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To make a good argument about a text, you need to make inferences and conclusions based on explicit or implicit evidence.
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When looking for evidence, find parts where the characters interact and look closely at the dialogue to prove your point.
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Use strong details as evidence and ask yourself how the detail relates back to your analysis or argument.
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Practice
10 questions
Which of the following best describes explicit evidence?
What should you do if you cannot find evidence to support your argument?
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Exit ticket
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“Provide one example of explicit textual evidence and one example of implicit textual evidence that could be used to support the argument that a character in a book is jealous.”
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