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What does the sea represent for Ellen and her family? They see the sea as freedom. Why did Mrs. Johansen ask the girls if the saw anyone while playing near the shore?
Citing textual evidence requires students to look back into the text for evidence to support an idea, answer a question or make a claim. Citing evidence requires students to think more deeply about the text, analyze the author, source etc. Students also need to practice finding strong evidence to support their ideas.
