Original Promptcreate a worksheet based on this information: Provide practice with citing textual evidence.
Explain that when readers make a point about a text in discussion or in writing, they are expected to support that point with evidence from the text. The textual evidence should come directly from the text, without interpretation, and it should explain more about the point. Teach the difference between paraphrasing and direct quotation. Challenge the student to apply these skills when supporting charact...
This resource focuses on enhancing students' ability to make character and plot inferences from a Grade 4 text, specifically through a narrative titled 'The Garden of Grit'. It introduces the importance of supporting inferences with textual evidence, either through direct quotes or paraphrases. The document provides a worked example illustrating how to pull evidence from the text, encouraging students to reflect on character traits and emotions presented in the story. Additionally, it includes questions for deeper analysis, tasks promoting theme connections, and a self-check checklist to ensure the quality of evidence used.