Reading and Writing Skills: Textual Evidence
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According to DepEd Order No. 8, s. 2015 as stated in the SMCM Student Handbook Revised 2024, what happens if a student does not meet learning competencies in a subject at the end of the semester?

  • The student is automatically placed on academic probation for the following semester.
  • The student's grade is lowered by one level, but they can proceed to the next course.
  • The student receives a failing grade for the semester and is ineligible for honors.
  • The student must take remediation classes or retake the subject. (correct)

Which of the following is the most accurate example of quoting?

  • Swift, in 1729, wrote that 'A young healthy child well nursed is, at a year old, a most delicious, nourishing and wholesome food' (p. 1). (correct)
  • According to Swift, a young child is a delicious and nourishing food.
  • Swift (1729) implies in his work that a one-year-old child is a satisfying meal.
  • In A Modest Proposal, Swift suggests that children are a culinary delight (Swift, 1729).

Which of the following actions is the primary purpose of referencing in academic writing?

  • To make the writing appear longer and more comprehensive.
  • To avoid having to think of original ideas.
  • To give credit to the original author of the information. (correct)
  • To confuse the reader with multiple sources and viewpoints.

What is the key distinction between paraphrasing and summarizing a text?

<p>Paraphrasing rewrites the text in your own words while maintaining the meaning, and summarizing condenses the text to its main points. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of using textual evidence, what is the most important reason for including a page number when quoting a source?

<p>To help the reader easily locate the quoted material in the original source. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions demonstrates the most effective use of textual evidence in supporting an argument?

<p>Summarizing a source's main points and then connecting that summary to your thesis. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A student is writing an essay about the impact of social media on political discourse. Which approach demonstrates the strongest use of synthesized textual evidence?

<p>Combining findings from multiple studies with differing methodologies to present a comprehensive view, acknowledging limitations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scenarios exemplifies making a logical connection between an assertion and textual evidence?

<p>Making a claim about character motivation in a novel, followed by cited passages of dialogue and actions that directly illustrate that motivation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario would paraphrasing be most appropriate when using textual evidence?

<p>When the original text is written in a complex or unclear style, and you need to simplify it for your audience. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method of presenting textual evidence is most suitable for conveying the overall theme of a lengthy book or film?

<p>Summarizing the narrative. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A researcher is writing a paper on the evolution of environmental policy. How can they effectively use referencing to support their arguments?

<p>By citing specific laws, court cases, and scholarly articles that have shaped environmental policy, providing full bibliographic information. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A student is analyzing a poem and wants to use textual evidence to support their interpretation of a specific metaphor. What is the MOST effective way to present this evidence?

<p>Quoting the lines containing the metaphor and explaining how the language creates a specific image or feeling that supports their analysis. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is it MOST important to provide a citation when using textual evidence?

<p>When quoting or paraphrasing someone else's ideas, research, or creative work. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Textual Evidence

Details in a text that support the author's claims.

Paraphrasing

Restating a passage in your own words, keeping the same meaning.

Summarizing

Briefly stating the main points of a text.

Referencing

Acknowledging the source of information used.

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Quoting

Using the exact words from a source in your text.

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Dreams Deferred

Dreams that are postponed or delayed.

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"Seven Sundays"

A story about the importance of family.

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Ref.

Abbreviation for 'reference'.

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Remediation/Retake

If a student doesn't meet learning goals, they must attend extra classes or repeat the subject.

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Study Notes

  • Reading and Writing Skills, Welcome Back, Marians!
  • Praised be Jesus and Mary!
  • January 20-24, 2025

Opening Prayer

  • The prayer gives thanks to God for protection and love.
  • It asks for help to focus and be inspired to learn.
  • It asks for guidance and discovery in the name of Jesus.

Learning Targets

  • Identify and extract specific textual evidence.
  • Synthesize evidence from various sources to validate or challenge claims.
  • Make logical connections between assertions and evidence within the text.

Textual Evidence

  • Textual evidence refers to details provided by an author to support claims.
  • It helps reveal the writer's position and makes reading more engaging.
  • Textual evidence supports inferences and is explicitly cited.

Ways to Present Textual Evidence

  • Paraphrasing involves rewording the original text while keeping the meaning.
  • Summarizing involves condensing the main points of a text into a shorter version.
  • Referencing involves citing the source to credit the original author.
  • Quoting involves directly copying the words and placing them in quotation marks.

Example of Paraphrasing

  • In the poem "Harlem", the author suggested that a person may feel disappointed when a dream is deferred and questioned feelings about withholding dreams.

Example of Summarizing

  • The 2017 movie "Seven Sundays" shows the importance of family.
  • It's about reunited Bonifacio siblings dealing with struggles brought on by their father's mistaken cancer diagnosis.

Example of Referencing

  • Promotion and Retention (Ref. DepEd Order No. 8, s. 2015) states that learning competencies must be met, otherwise remediation or retaking may be required.
  • Information is located in the SMCM Student Handbook Revised 2024.

Example of Quoting

  • In A Modest Proposal, Swift sarcastically writes, "A young healthy child well nursed is, at a year old, a most delicious, nourishing and wholesome food" (Swift, 1729, p. 1).

Closing Prayer

  • The closing prayer thanks God for presence and asks for blessings throughout the day.
  • It requests that learning and conversations remain and bear fruit in studies throughout the year, in the name of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit.

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