Using Text Evidence in Reading

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Reading Comprehension

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Grade Level5th Grade

SubjectReading Comprehension

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given a text at his independent reading level, will independently use text evidence to answer comprehension questions with at least 80% accuracy in 4 out of 5 trials, as measured by teacher-created assessments and work samples.

This learning resource focuses on the skill of using text evidence to support answers while reading. It begins with a narrative about a character named Mike on his first day of school, eliciting feelings and observations he makes about his friend Jack and his new companions. Students are prompted to answer questions based on this text, encouraging them to identify and utilize specific details to justify their answers. The resource includes additional examples, such as the unique characteristics of polar bears and the discovery of penicillin by Sir Alexander Fleming, illustrating the importance of evidence in various contexts. Activities prompt students to practice extracting and applying evidence to fully formulate answers, enhancing their reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.

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