Textual Evidence
Grade 8 · ELA · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can identify and explain textual evidence that supports a given claim.
Warm-Up Video
Khan Academy · 5:20
Citing evidence in literary analysis | Reading | Khan Academy
Practice Questions
7 questions · Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“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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