This is part two of my textual evidence blog post series, click here to read part one.
You can also watch the video if you are looking for a quick summary of how I teach textual evidence with “A Poof of Proof” motivational tools:
We continued learning the “FAIRY” method {created by the “proof fairy,” of course ;)}. Friday and today we learned the “I” in the FAIRY method: Insert Evidence (with proof phrases!).
The first part of friday we constructed and glued in the bones of the craftivity.
Today (Monday) we went over the various evidence-based terms (aka “Proof Phrases) that they could use very briefly. Our objective today was to finish the craftivity. We will spend the rest of the year referring back to this interactive pop-up.
Here’s how some of my fourth graders’ Proof Phrases pop-ups turned out:
Happy Pinning! (And citing!)
This is such a creative way to teach this skill. That is something we have to spend a great deal of time on using! I love this practical way!
Thank you so much for publishing your ideas. After 20 years of teaching at the same high school, I have not successfully found a way to improve blurting out behavior. It is the only student behavior that really bugs me. Your ideas have certainly “Pinspired” me. I admire your ingenuity!! Without a doubt….You deserve a raise!!
Thank you so much Victoria!