Textual Evidence
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Objective
I can identify and explain textual evidence that supports a given claim.
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Practice
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Define "textual evidence" as it relates to supporting an argument about a text.
What is the difference between explicit and implicit textual evidence? Give an example of each.
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Exit ticket
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“Read the following sentence: "The dog wagged its tail excitedly and barked, jumping up and down at the door." What claim could you make about the dog's feelings, and how does the textual evidence support your claim? Read the following sentence: "She sighed deeply, her shoulders slumped, and she stared blankly out the window." What claim could you make about the character's mood, and how does the textual evidence support your claim? ”
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