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This video tutorial teaches how to find and use text evidence. It explains the concept of text evidence as proof from written work and emphasizes the importance of proving your point using the text. The tutorial introduces the AP strategy, which involves answering questions in your own words, proving it with evidence from the text, and elaborating further. It also suggests using sentence starters to begin text evidence effectively.

What does 'text evidence' mean?

• Proof from a written work

• Proof from an audio recording

• Proof from a conversation

• Proof from a video

Why is it important to find proof in the text?

• To make the text longer

• To confuse the reader

• To prove your point

• To avoid reading the text

What role should you take on when finding text evidence?

• A lawyer

• A detective

• A teacher

• A writer

What does the 'A' in the AP strategy stand for?

• Ask a question

• Answer in your own words

• Analyze the text

• Argue your point

What does the 'P' in the AP strategy stand for?

• Present your opinion

• Predict the outcome

• Prove it with evidence

• Paraphrase the text

What does the 'E' in the AP strategy stand for?

• Edit the text

• Evaluate the text

• Elaborate and explain

• Examine the evidence

What is the purpose of elaborating in the AP strategy?

• To explain your answer further

• To add more evidence

• To summarize the text

• To ask more questions

Which of the following is a good sentence starter for text evidence?

• I think...

• The text states...

• In my opinion...

• It seems...