π Topic Summary
When you answer questions about a story or article, it's super important to back up your answers! Quoting text evidence means finding the exact words from the text that show why your answer is correct. Think of it like being a detective π΅οΈββοΈ β you're using clues from the text to solve the mystery!
This skill helps you understand what you're reading even better and shows that you're not just guessing! It makes your answers stronger and more believable. Let's practice!
π Part A: Vocabulary
Match the word to its definition. Draw a line connecting the correct pairs.
| Word |
Definition |
| Evidence |
A. To repeat or copy words exactly |
| Quote |
B. Information that proves something is true |
| Passage |
C. A section of text |
| Infer |
D. To form an opinion or guess based on information |
| Analyze |
E. Examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation. |
βοΈ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Read the paragraph and fill in the missing words from the word bank.
Word Bank: evidence, quote, passage, answer, supports
When you give an _________ to a question about a text, you need to find _________ in the _________ that _________ your response. To do this, you _________ the exact words from the text that prove your point.
π€ Part C: Critical Thinking
Read the following sentence: "The dog wagged its tail and barked happily at the mailman." How does this sentence show the dog is happy? Explain your reasoning.