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Lesson Plan Overview
Template and Class Instructions
Student Rubric
Lesson Plan Overview
Lesson Plan Overview
In this activity, students will be provided a question or prompt to answer using textual evidence. Examining text evidence will help students make connections and enable readers to pinpoint important parts of the story.
The prompt here is, “How does Brady overcome challenges?”
The three examples provided include:
- Determination: "I kept on with the CPR. I knew I couldn't stop."
- Thinks about this training: "What do I do? What do I do? I was asking myself. What would Carl do?"
- Remains calm: "I did not think about anything else as I did this. All I was doing was counting and pushing and breathing and praying inside that Ben would start breathing."
Template and Class Instructions
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Student Instructions
Create a storyboard that answers the prompt using at least three examples from "Red Kayak". Click on "Add / Delete Cells" to change the number of examples.
- Type the question into the central black box.
- Type an answer in your own words in the title box.
- Think about examples from the text that support your answer.
- Type text evidence in the description boxes. Paraphrase or quote directly from the text.
- Illustrate each example using scenes, characters, items, etc.
Lesson Plan Reference
Student Rubric
Student Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
Text Evidence
Answer the given question using at least three examples from the text.
| Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support from Text | Examples chosen fully support the answer to the question. | Some of the examples answer the question correctly, but not all. | Most of the examples do not support the answer to the question. |
| Quote / Text | Evidence provided from the text is properly quoted or paraphrased. | There are some minor mistakes in the quote / description from text. | Quote or paraphrase is incomplete or confusing. |
| Illustration of Examples | Ideas are well organized. Images clearly illustrate the examples from the text. | Ideas are organized. Most images help to show the examples from the text. | Ideas are not well organized. Images are difficult to understand. |
Lesson Plan Overview
In this activity, students will be provided a question or prompt to answer using textual evidence. Examining text evidence will help students make connections and enable readers to pinpoint important parts of the story.
The prompt here is, “How does Brady overcome challenges?”
The three examples provided include:
- Determination: "I kept on with the CPR. I knew I couldn't stop."
- Thinks about this training: "What do I do? What do I do? I was asking myself. What would Carl do?"
- Remains calm: "I did not think about anything else as I did this. All I was doing was counting and pushing and breathing and praying inside that Ben would start breathing."
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Student Instructions
Create a storyboard that answers the prompt using at least three examples from "Red Kayak". Click on "Add / Delete Cells" to change the number of examples.
- Type the question into the central black box.
- Type an answer in your own words in the title box.
- Think about examples from the text that support your answer.
- Type text evidence in the description boxes. Paraphrase or quote directly from the text.
- Illustrate each example using scenes, characters, items, etc.
Lesson Plan Reference
Student Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
Text Evidence
Answer the given question using at least three examples from the text.
| Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support from Text | Examples chosen fully support the answer to the question. | Some of the examples answer the question correctly, but not all. | Most of the examples do not support the answer to the question. |
| Quote / Text | Evidence provided from the text is properly quoted or paraphrased. | There are some minor mistakes in the quote / description from text. | Quote or paraphrase is incomplete or confusing. |
| Illustration of Examples | Ideas are well organized. Images clearly illustrate the examples from the text. | Ideas are organized. Most images help to show the examples from the text. | Ideas are not well organized. Images are difficult to understand. |
How Tos about \"Red Kayak\" Activity - Support with Text Evidence
1
Organize text evidence with color-coded visuals
Color-code each piece of text evidence and its corresponding illustration to help students visually connect their examples to their answers. This makes it easier for students to understand which detail supports each point.
2
Model how to paraphrase textual evidence
Show students how to rewrite text evidence in their own words. This helps them better understand the story and avoid simple copying.
3
Guide students to add a reflection box for each example
Encourage students to include a short reflection on why each piece of evidence is important. This builds critical thinking and helps students explain their reasoning.
4
Facilitate peer review for storyboard feedback
Arrange for students to swap storyboards and give each other feedback on the strength of their text evidence. Peer review helps students identify strong examples and improves their analytical skills.
Frequently Asked Questions about \"Red Kayak\" Activity - Support with Text Evidence
How do you use text evidence to support answers in 'Red Kayak' activities?
To use text evidence in 'Red Kayak' activities, students should identify specific quotes or examples from the story that directly support their answers to prompts. This helps demonstrate understanding and reinforces their ideas with proof from the text.
What is a storyboard activity for 'Red Kayak'?
A storyboard activity for 'Red Kayak' asks students to visually organize their response to a prompt using scenes, quotes, and illustrations. It helps students break down the story and connect examples to their answers in a creative way.
What are some examples of challenges Brady overcomes in 'Red Kayak'?
Brady overcomes challenges in 'Red Kayak' by showing determination (continuing CPR), drawing on his training, and staying calm in a crisis. These moments are supported by direct quotes from the book and show his resilience.
How can students paraphrase or quote text evidence effectively?
Students can paraphrase by restating text in their own words or use direct quotes for accuracy. Both methods should clearly connect the evidence to their answer and be cited from the story to support their point.
What is the best way to illustrate examples from 'Red Kayak' in a storyboard?
The best way is to draw scenes, characters, or key items that represent each example from the text. Visuals should match the evidence and help explain how it supports the student's answer to the prompt.
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