Week 4 English 9: Judging The Validity of The Evidence From A Text
Week 4 English 9: Judging The Validity of The Evidence From A Text
1. Direct Evidence- any piece of evidence that stands alone to prove an argument. (It could be in just one paragraph, several places throughout the passage, sometimes the best
supporting piece of evidence comes later in the text.)
Example: If a witness says he saw the accused set fire to a building.
REFERENCE – the specific location of the text
2. Indirect/Circumstantial Evidence – a set of facts that, when taken together, lead to the
desired conclusion. (It says in paragraph ___ on page ____, that….)
Example: If he saw the accused sneakily leaving the building just before the fire broke out. OFFER SUPPORT – the connection between the question and the evidence
Where can we get these pieces of evidence? (I know because…/The reason I think ____ is because _______.)
Yes, when we use evidence in your argument, be sure it comes from a reliable source. VIEW OF AUTHOR – provides the author’s perspective on the topic
Possible sources of evidence are newspapers, magazines, official documents, historical papers, or
statements made by trustworthy public officials or private persons. (The author stated that…/.”For instance, the author says…”)
But when you cite a person’s statement as evidence, be sure that the source is capable of EYES CAN SEE IT – something that is seen physically in the text
giving the evidence, that he/she has a reputation for honesty and accuracy, and that he/she does not
(In the text, it explicitly states…/ The text said….)
have pre-judgment.
INFERENCE – be a reading detective; use clues from the text to figure something not stated in the text
Source: English Communication Arts & Skills through Anglo-American and Filipino Literature Unit Six
Two Kinds of Evidence pp. 408 (I can infer from ______ that _______.)
How about with news? How do we check for the validity of the news we read and hear via TEXT FEATURES – help the reader understand the text. Watch out for the titles, headings, charts,
television, radio, and social media? tables, graphs, illustrations, etc.
Correct! We have to look for the source. Is it real news? Or fake news? (The illustration shows…/The graph showed…/Based on the section…/According to the title…)
https://www.slideshare.net/mobile/amyrose7/finding-text-evidence-to-support
In this age of technology, news spreads fast. When a story is big news, it is often quick to
spread. There is a lot of fake news coming around. But we should be careful about sharing this news Other ways you can validate the reliability and trustworthiness of a text is the C.R.A.A.P. method, which
because we will be responsible for that information. stands for:
CURRENCY is the timeliness of the information
How can we easily identify whether we are reading real or fake news?
RELEVANCE is the importance of the information for your needs. AUTHORITY is the source
Yes, we must always check for reliable sources cited in the news. of information.
ACCURACY is the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of information
Bonus Tip: Remember to do these things on how to find text evidence. You need to PURPOSE is the reason the information exists
PROVE IT.
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/waymaker-level3-english/chapter/text-evaluating-
sources/
P – Passage/Paragraph/Page I – Inference
R – Reference T – Text Feature
O – Offer support
V – View of Author
E – Eye can see it
Activities Claim # 5-Topic: Bullying is a real problem in schools across the nation.
Activity 1: This time, let us try to practice knowledge on the validity of evidence in each statement. For
each claim, write the answer option that presents the best valid evidence for the truth of the claim on a A. Bullied children suffer from negative experiences that can interfere with their emotional and
piece of paper. Remember to check for the sources and examples cited. Based on the claim, which social health.
choice is an example of valid evidence?
B. Surveys indicate that as many as half of all children are bullied at some time during their
Claim#1- Topic: Simple changes can cut your carbon emissions greatly! school years.
A. I think that we need to do something quickly to help save the environment. C. Several actions need to be taken to stop bullying now!
B. If you hang your clothes outside on the clothesline instead of using the electric dryer, you https://www.pdesas.org/ContentWeb/Content/Content/19199/Lesson%20Plan
can cut your carbon emission by 351 lbs/year
Activity 2: In this activity, you need to read each statement carefully and identify whether the
C. Kids can help parents by doing some household chores. sentence is a claim or evidence. Write your answer on a sheet of paper.
______________ 1. Our new advertising agency is ineffective.
Claim# 2- Topic: Exercise is important for children’s growth and development.
______________ 2. The author stated that the pandemic would end.
A. Children watch too much television and gather information quickly.
______________ 3. Because of the pandemic, people stay at home.
B. Children love to ride their bikes outside and trails through the forest.
______________ 4. Based on the text, Mr. Lim effortlessly showed greatness.
C. Active children will have stronger muscles and bones and will live longer.
______________ 5. If you study hard, you won’t fail.
Claim # 3- Topic: A diet rich in fruits and vegetables has many benefits. POSTTEST
Write the letter of your choice on the space provided before each number.
A. Fruits and vegetables taste good especially when eaten regularly.
_______ 1.It refers to the information that supports the claim.
B. Eating lots of fruits and vegetables lowers your risk of heart disease.
A. reference B. evidence C. cite D. issue
C. Secondhand smoking is more dangerousbecause people who inhale the cigarette smoke A. A healthy breakfast is necessary for memory retention.
will be easily contaminated with toxic substance. B. Online video streaming has made video rental stores obsolete.
C. Women should be paid the same as men for similar work.
D. Facebook has users all over the world.
https://www.pdesas.org/ContentWeb/Content/Content/19199/Lesson%20Plan.
_______ 4. Which is valid evidence to support the following claim?
We need to stop cutting down forests.
A. If the current rate deforestation continues, there will be no more forests in 100 years.
B. Forests are fun to walk through.
C. There are many different kinds of trees and animals that can be found in forests.
D. Flowers are pretty when they are planted in gardens around your home.