Textual Evidence Analysis Guide

Joanne·

Literature

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SubjectLiterature

Original Prompt

create an exam for 8th grade students that assesses whether or not they can cite specific textual evidence to support a conclusion with three different excerpts of 8th grade level text. Include a 4 point rubric. Name the common core ELA standard which this aligns with.

This document is a comprehensive guide designed to help students analyze textual evidence for passages from various literary texts. It outlines learning objectives focused on citing textual evidence to support inferences and conclusions. The first part covers literary analysis through an excerpt from 'Tom Sawyer', where students assess the protagonist's feelings about a burdensome task, citing specific evidence to support their answers. The second part introduces a narrative about Elara in a bookshop, highlighting her find of a mysterious locket, and encourages students to discuss her motivations for keeping it. The guide also includes a segment on analyzing a historical account from Peter regarding the cruelty faced by enslaved individuals, urging students to support their conclusions with textual evidence. Finally, it presents an argument for a four-day school week, prompting students to support the author's claims with properly cited evidence. The document emphasizes the importance of integrating quotes and providing insightful analysis while giving a clear scoring rubric for evaluation.