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Create an evidence-rich classroom
Purchase Close-Reading Questions for Informational Text and Literature.
Correct 4 common evidence errors
EVIDENCE ERROR #1 | Lacks sufficient evidence.
Clarify the meaning of “sufficient.”
Remain neutral when asking How do you know? Have questions ready to encourage students to refer back to the text.
EVIDENCE ERROR #2 | Relies soley on background knowledge.
Clarify textual evidence versus background knowledge.
Provide explicit instruction on how to weave the what, which, and where details into a textual citation.
EVIDENCE ERROR #3 | Includes irrelevant evidence.
Define what makes evidence relevant.
Practice with Evidence Sorts.
EVIDENCE ERROR #4 | Provides weak evidence.
Clarify that all evidence is not equal.
STRATEGY 1: Rank the evidence.
Choose the best evidence.
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STRATEGY 2: Assess options for bullseye accuracy.
