Text Evidence and Response Strategies

Savannah Kley, a middle school language arts teacher, shares her top three methods for teaching students to use text evidence effectively. She introduces the concept of text evidence, explains its types, and provides activities like the Response Tower and Quote Battle to help students practice. The video concludes with additional resources and tools for teachers.

What is the primary setting of the teacher's video?

• A music room

• A dance studio

• A mobile office

• A classroom

Why does the teacher emphasize the use of text evidence?

• To make answers longer

• To support basic answers with reasoning

• To avoid using direct quotes

• To confuse students

What are the three types of text evidence introduced?

• Direct quotes, paraphrasing, opinions

• Direct quotes, paraphrasing, summary

• Direct quotes, opinions, summary

• Paraphrasing, opinions, summary

Which song is used to practice text evidence?

• 'Demons' by Imagine Dragons

• 'Thunder' by Imagine Dragons

• 'Believer' by Imagine Dragons

• 'Radioactive' by Imagine Dragons

What is the purpose of setting up stations with different songs?

• To write song lyrics

• To practice different types of text evidence

• To listen to music

• To learn new songs

What is the Response Tower activity designed to do?

• Organize classroom materials

• Help students visualize a structured response

• Build a physical tower

• Create a music playlist

What materials are used in the Response Tower activity?

• Wooden blocks

• Cardboard pieces

• Knockoff Legos

• Plastic cups

How does the Response Tower help students?

• By making them write longer responses

• By focusing only on direct quotes

• By showing how each part of a response fits together

• By allowing them to skip text evidence

What is the main goal of the Quote Battle activity?

• To find the longest quote

• To select the best supporting quote

• To memorize quotes

• To write new quotes

What is used to create excitement during the Quote Battle?

• Dance performances

• Art projects

• Rocky theme music

• Classroom decorations