6.3.3.3 - Precise and Purposeful Textual Evidence
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What is textual evidence?
💡 Hint: Think about what we use to prove our points in essays.
Why is context important?
💡 Hint: What do we need to know before we can understand a text's meaning?
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What is the main purpose of using textual evidence in an essay?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes an argument strong.
True or False: Context is unnecessary when using textual evidence.
💡 Hint: Consider what background information helps make sense of a quote.
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Choose a quote from a literary text you have studied and provide a detailed analysis, ensuring to integrate context and explain its relevance to your thesis.
💡 Hint: Think about how each part of the analysis strengthens your thesis.
Critique a peer's integration of textual evidence in a mock essay, focusing on context, relevance, and depth of analysis.
💡 Hint: Ask yourself: Does the evidence clearly tie back to the main argument?
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