Using the Jane Schaffer Method for Evidence-Based Responses

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Im using this text to teach my students how to write an ECR essay. I need a sheet that introduces how to find concrete details in a text in order to create an effective ECR response. We are using the Jane Schaffer method, so I need to teach them how to write a body paragraph using this structure. We will underline concrete details in blue and write them in blue in our essay. Please create a lesson with stopping points and annotations that guide students toward answering the question: How does th...

The Jane Schaffer Method is designed to assist students in crafting evidence-based responses by identifying Concrete Details (CDs) within a text. The goal is to enhance comprehension and analytical skills through the structure of a body paragraph that includes topic sentences, concrete details, and commentary. By engaging with examples from texts—like the history of the Coney Island hot dog—students learn to underline and highlight key details while also developing their own commentary to explain their significance. This method not only fosters critical thinking but also encourages students to connect their findings back to guiding questions, ultimately enabling them to construct well-supported paragraphs that effectively convey their understanding.