Evidence in Nonfiction
Aligned to RI.7.1 — Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.
What this lesson teaches
In informational texts, cite several exact details to support both stated facts and inferences you draw. Multiple pieces of evidence make an interpretation trustworthy.
Worked example
Article says a river's fish 'have nearly vanished' and lists rising temperatures and new dams. Inference: the dams may be a cause. Two cited facts support this more than a hunch.
Practice questions
- In an article you're reading, quote one sentence that states a fact directly.
- Find two more details and use them to make an inference the author implies.
- Write a claim about the article's topic and support it with three cited details.
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Evidencia en textos informativos
En textos informativos, cita varios detalles exactos para respaldar tanto hechos como inferencias. Varias evidencias hacen confiable tu interpretación.
Ejemplo: Un artículo dice que los peces de un río 'casi desaparecieron' y menciona más calor y represas nuevas. Inferencia: las represas pueden ser causa. Dos hechos citados lo respaldan.
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