Using Text Evidence and Tornadoes

Detective Randall teaches how to support answers with text evidence. He explains what text evidence is and outlines steps to use it effectively: read the text, think about the question, and search for specific parts of the text. A passage about tornadoes is used to demonstrate finding evidence. The video concludes with a summary of the steps and a prompt to subscribe for more videos.

Who is the narrator of the video?

• Agent Cooper

• Officer Jenny

• Professor Smith

• Detective Randall

What is the first step in using text evidence?

• Read the text

• Think about the question

• Search for specific parts

• Write down your answer

What is the second step in using text evidence?

• Write down your answer

• Think about the question

• Search for specific parts

• Read the text

What is the final step in using text evidence?

• Read the text

• Write down your answer

• Think about the question

• Search for specific parts

What is a tornado also known as?

• Cyclone

• Twister

• Hurricane

• Storm

Where do most tornadoes occur?

• California

• Florida

• New York

• Tornado Alley

What is the safest place to take shelter during a tornado?

• Under a tree

• In a cellar or basement

• On the roof

• In a car

What is the speed a tornado can move up to?

• 100 miles per hour

• 200 miles per hour

• 400 miles per hour

• 300 miles per hour

What can tornado winds pick up?

• Only leaves

• Trees, cars, and parts of buildings

• Only dust

• Only small animals

When do tornadoes form?

• When warm moist air meets cool dry air

• In the winter

• When the sun is shining

• During a thunderstorm