Evidence Terms and Writing Responses

Lan from Life and Fifth Grade explains how to teach students to write evidence-based responses. The video covers the use of resources like comp balls and ReadWords, the importance of evidence terms, and a three-step writing process. Lan demonstrates constructing responses with examples and highlights the use of highlighters to ensure all steps are included. The video concludes with a call for engagement and feedback.

What is the main focus of the video presented by Lan?

• Teaching math to fifth graders

• Writing evidence-based responses

• Learning new languages

• Creating art projects

Which resource is mentioned as a free online tool for passages?

• Readwords

• Google Books

• Khan Academy

• Comp balls

What is the purpose of the blue script of paper?

• To provide a checklist

• To serve as evidence bookmarks

• To display classroom rules

• To list homework assignments

What are evidence terms used for in the classroom?

• To decorate the classroom

• To prompt students in their writing

• To organize classroom activities

• To create art projects

What is the first step in the three-step process for writing a response?

• Restate the question

• Summarize the passage

• Answer the question

• Start with an evidence term

What flexibility is allowed once students are comfortable with the writing process?

• Using only one color highlighter

• Ignoring evidence terms

• Changing the order of steps

• Skipping steps

In the example response about Emma and Kate, what were they most excited about?

• Going to a party

• Carving pumpkins

• Dressing up

• Eating candy

How is the evidence term used in the second example response?

• Not used at all

• At the beginning

• In the middle

• At the end

What is the main purpose of using highlighters in the writing process?

• To draw attention to mistakes

• To highlight important vocabulary

• To make the paper colorful

• To ensure all steps are included

What is the rule regarding highlighter colors?

• Use three different colors consistently for each question

• Use the same color for each step every time

• Use only pink and orange

• Use any color without consistency