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When answering questions about a story or

passage, use relevant information from the

text to support your conclusions.

When doing outside research for an essay or

report, use reliable and authoritative sources

to find credible evidence.

Then, decide where the evidence belongs and

explain how it supports your reasoning.

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Which questions should you ask when evaluating text evidence? Choose the three best answers.

Does this information make me sound smart?
Why is this information important?
Does this information help illustrate my point?
How can I contact the author of this information?
How does this information relate to my ideas?

1 answer

When evaluating text evidence, the three best questions to ask from the options provided are:

  1. Why is this information important? - This question helps you understand the significance of the evidence and how it contributes to your argument or analysis.

  2. Does this information help illustrate my point? - This question allows you to determine if the evidence directly supports your claims or reasoning in a clear and relevant way.

  3. How does this information relate to my ideas? - This question ensures that you are making connections between the evidence and your own thoughts, helping to reinforce your argument.

The other options (whether the information makes you sound smart or how to contact the author) do not directly pertain to the effectiveness or relevance of the evidence in supporting your argument.