12 Questions
Why is it important to cite evidence according to the text?
To make the statement more valid and true
What is evidence in the context of the text?
Facts that support a belief or statement
How does the writer in the text relate to a detective?
Both solve mysteries
What problem did the writer face in the poem 'The Rhinoceros'?
Drawing the Rhinoceros with one horn instead of two
What does the poet suggest about the Rhinoceros in 'The Rhinoceros' poem?
He is annoyed because his clothing does not fit
What skill does a reader, writer, and thinker develop according to the text?
Developing ideas and asking questions
Beliefs and convictions are different in meaning.
True
In the activity, it is not necessary to support a statement with evidence to make it valid.
False
Evidence can be information or facts that indicate whether a belief or statement is true or false.
True
Proving one's point is never a challenge for readers, writers, and thinkers.
False
The poet Oliver Herford suggests that the Rhinoceros in his poem has two horns.
False
The main problem faced by the writer in 'The Rhinoceros' poem is related to the Rhinoceros' clothing.
False
Study Notes
- Lesson objective: Learn to cite evidence to support general statements, using a detective solving a crime scene activity to understand the concept.
- Importance of evidence: Evidence can be information or facts that either support or disprove a belief or statement, crucial for making statements valid and true.
- Challenge of proving a point: Demonstrating one's point can be difficult, requiring the development of ideas, asking questions, and making claims based on evidence.
- Illustrative poem: "The Rhinoceros" by Oliver Herford humorously portrays the frustration of drawing a rhinoceros incorrectly with one horn instead of two.
- Relating detective work to writing: The activity of solving a crime scene as a detective can be related to a writer trying to provide evidence to support their statements.
Explore the differences in beliefs and convictions while playing a detective game to solve a murder mystery. Relate the role of a detective to that of a writer crafting their statements. Discover insights from the activity to enhance the validity of statements.
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