MAP 3rd Grade Language Arts

This subject focuses on enhancing reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills for 3rd grade students.

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Using Evidence from Text

Proving Your Answers

Using evidence means finding clues or facts in what you read to support your answers or ideas.

How to Find Evidence

  • Look for Specific Words or Sentences: Find parts of the text that answer the question.
  • Quote or Paraphrase: Use the author’s words or explain it in your own words.

Why Use Evidence?

When you use evidence, your answers are stronger and clearer. Teachers and readers will understand how you came to your ideas.

Real Life Connection

Using evidence is important for solving problems, making decisions, and explaining your thinking to others.

Examples

  • Answering a question about a story by pointing to a sentence that proves your answer.

  • Explaining why a character is sad by sharing what the text says about their feelings.

In a Nutshell

Using evidence makes your answers stronger and helps others understand your thinking.