Common Core

Common Core is a set of educational standards that outline what students should know in mathematics and English language arts at each grade level.

Mathematics FundamentalsEnglish Language Arts FoundationsCritical Thinking and Problem Solving
Mathematical Reasoning and ModelingText Analysis and EvidenceArgument and Communication Skills
Applying Math in Daily LifeReading and Writing in Everyday LifeCollaborative Projects and Teamwork
Understanding the QuestionShowing Your Work and Explaining Answers
Mathematics Fundamen...English Language Art...Critical Thinking an...Mathematical Reasoni...Text Analysis and Ev...Argument and Communi...Applying Math in Dai...Reading and Writing ...Collaborative Projec...Understanding the Qu...Showing Your Work an...
Advanced Topics

Text Analysis and Evidence

Digging Deeper into Texts

In advanced English Language Arts, students go beyond reading by analyzing texts. This means looking at details, figuring out what the author is saying, and using evidence to support your opinions.

Skills You Build

  • Identifying main ideas and supporting details
  • Citing evidence from the text to back up your answers
  • Comparing different points of view

Why It’s Cool

Text analysis helps you win arguments, write better essays, and understand what you read on a deeper level.

Real-Life Value

Whether you’re reading instructions for a science experiment or reviewing the rules for a new board game, analyzing text helps you get the facts straight.

Examples

  • Using a quote from a story to show why a character made a certain choice.

  • Comparing two news articles to see how they report the same event differently.

In a Nutshell

Text analysis and evidence mean understanding and backing up your ideas with proof from what you read.

Key Terms

Evidence
Facts or information that support your answer or opinion.
Main Idea
The most important point the author is making.
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