Writing from Evidence
Aligned to W.6.9 — Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.
What this lesson teaches
When you write about what you read, pull specific evidence from the text to support your analysis or reflection. Quote or reference the passage, then explain how it proves your point.
Worked example
Analyzing a character: 'The author shows Maria is brave when she "stepped in front of her little brother" during the fight. Blocking danger for someone else is an act of courage.' The quote grounds the claim; the sentence explains it.
Practice questions
- Make a point about a text and quote a line that supports it.
- Write one sentence explaining how the quote proves your point.
- Add a second piece of evidence from a different part of the text.
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Every lesson comes with a video taught in English and Spanish — the same video the QR code in the printed workbook opens.
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Escribir a Partir de la Evidencia
Cuando escribes sobre lo que lees, saca evidencia especifica del texto para respaldar tu analisis o reflexion. Cita o menciona el pasaje y luego explica como prueba tu punto.
Ejemplo: Al analizar a un personaje: 'El autor muestra que Maria es valiente cuando "se puso frente a su hermanito" durante la pelea. Proteger a alguien del peligro es un acto de valentia.' La cita sostiene la afirmacion; la oracion la explica.
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