Prove It - Text Evidence Powerpoint.ppt
- 2. Good readers support their answers using evidence from the text. What Is Text Evidence? Text evidence is a direct quote from the text. You use the quote to support your answer or prove it is correct.
- 3. Question: Who does Kayla love to visit in the summer? “Right There” Questions The summer months are always hot in Texas. Kayla likes to play in her pool and eat ice cream. She also loves to visit her aunt during the summer. Some questions will ask for information that is found directly in the text. Prove It! Answer: During the summer, Kayla loves to visit her Aunt. In the text it states, “she also loves to visit her aunt during the summer.”
- 4. After waiting up all night, hoping that school might be cancelled, Anna hit ‘snooze’ when her alarm went off. She had to quickly get ready, but was running late. Before Anna could run out the door, she had to put on her coat, scarf and mittens. Question: What season is it in this story? “Right There” Questions Some questions do not ask for information directly from the text, but require you to put together “clues” to prove your answer. Prove It! Answer: The season in this story is winter. In the text it states, “she had to put on her coat, scarf, and mittens.” This suggests it is cold outside. The text also says that she stayed up all night, “hoping school might be cancelled.” I think this is because there was a snow storm.
- 5. The season in this story… …is winter… “Right There” Questions In the text it says, “she had to put on her coat, scarf, and mittens.” This suggests it is cold outside. It also said she stayed up all night, “hoping school might be cancelled.” I think this is because there was a snow storm. R Restate the Question A Answer the Question P Prove it!
- 6. Today is my teacher’s birthday. I decided to write her a card, and bring her yellow daisies. When I got to school she was so thankful for the gift. She gave me a big hug and wrote me a lovely thank you note. Try with a Partner Select one partner to R.A.P first, then the second partner will try on the next story. Question: What kind of flower does she give her teacher? Prove It! Answer: R Restate the question A Answer the question P Prove it! Partner 1
- 7. My days are very busy. Each morning, I wake up and help my dad prepare breakfast. Then I have to ride my bike to school, and learn all day. After school, I have karate class, and my babysitter picks me up. When I get home I have to do my homework and all of my chores. By the end of the day I am exhausted. Try with a Partner Select one partner to R.A.P first, then the second partner will try on the next story. Question: What does the boy do after school? Partner 2 Prove It! Answer: R Restate the question A Answer the question P Prove it!