Evidence:

Chapter 1 Characteristics of Good Writing

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Evidence:In your writing you will be required to include evidence from the text to support your ideas. Textual evidence includes direct quotations and specific information from the text you read.

Tip:Use quotation marks to set off direct quotations from the text. If you are paraphrasing information, do not use quotation marks and put the information in your own words.



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Model 1Read the following paragraph

In “The Hobbit” the character Bilbo Baggins is an unlikely hero, but he is still a hero. Physically, hobbits are short and have hairy feet. They don’t usually travel or go on adventures. In chapter 1, Bilbo doesn’t want to have any part of the adventure Gandalf offers. Bilbo says that adventures are “Nasty disturbing uncomfortable things! Make you late for dinner!” However, later he reluctantly agrees to set out with the dwarves. Throughout the story, Bilbo does some very heroic things. He outwits Gollum in a game of riddles, but he

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Model 1Read the following paragraph.

refuses to kill Gollum because he believes it would be unfair. In chapter 12, Bilbo enters Smaug the dragon’s lair, alone. Even though he is afraid, he steals a cup and a jewel from the dragon. These courageous acts make Bilbo the hero of the story.



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In “The Hobbit” the character Bilbo Baggins, an unlikely hero, demonstrates heroic actions. Physically, hobbits are short and have hairy feet. They don’t usually travel or take off on adventures. In chapter 1, Bilbo has no desire to take any part of the adventure Gandalf offers. Bilbo says that adventures are “Nasty disturbing uncomfortable things! Make you late for dinner!” However, later he reluctantly agrees to set out with the dwarves. Throughout the story, Bilbo continues to exhibit some heroic behavior. He outwits Gollum in a game of riddles, but he

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refuses to kill Gollum because he believes it would be unfair. In chapter 12, Bilbo enters Smaug the dragon’s lair, alone. Even though he is afraid, he steals a cup and a jewel from the dragon. These courageous acts prove Bilbo the hero of the story.



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Activity 3A Analyzing a Paragraph (p. 11)

1. Underline three examples of textual evidence.

In “The Hobbit” the character Bilbo Baggins is an unlikely hero, but he is still a hero. Physically, hobbits are short and have hairy feet. They don’t usually travel or go on adventures. In chapter 1, Bilbo doesn’t want to have any part of the adventure Gandalf offers. Bilbo says that adventures are “Nasty disturbing uncomfortable things! Make you late for dinner!” However, later he reluctantly agrees to set out with the dwarves. Throughout the story, Bilbo does some very heroic things. He outwits Gollum in a game of riddles, but he

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1. Underline three examples of textual evidence.

refuses to kill Gollum because he believes it would be unfair. In chapter 12, Bilbo enters Smaug the dragon’s lair, alone. Even though he is afraid, he steals a cup and a jewel from the dragon. These courageous acts make Bilbo the hero of the story.



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2. Is there adequate textual evidence to support the main idea? Why or why not?



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2. Is there adequate textual evidence to support the main idea? Why or why not?

Yes, The paragraph contains a quotation from the book and several other examples of evidence to support the main idea that Bilbo is an unlikely hero.



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•Write a paragraph explaining the relationship between courage and failure. •Support your ideas using evidence from the passage on the next slide. •You may paraphrase and use direct quotes.

When revising your paragraph, ask the following questions:1.Does the paragraph use evidence from the text?2.Is the evidence effective?3.Does it reinforce your idea?

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