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1. Learning Objective Name _____________________ Today, we will cite1 evidence that supports an assertion in a text. 1 identify information that supports, proves, or explains an idea CFU What are we going to do today? What are we going to cite? What does cite mean? Activate (or provide) Prior Knowledge Jose wrote three sentences about dogs. Which sentence tells why dogs make good pets? 1. Dogs have four legs and fur. 2. Dogs are fun to play with. 3. Most dogs have tails. CFU Which sentence tells why dogs make good pets? Students, you can already identify sentences that support a statement. Sentences that support statements are called supporting evidence. Authors sometimes use evidence to support their ideas, called an assertion. Today, we will cite evidence that supports an assertion in a text. 6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.7 (2Q) Make reasonable assertions about a text through accurate, supporting citations. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

2. Concept Development An assertion is a strong statement that an author believes to be true. Accurate, supporting citations refer to evidence from a reliable source4 that supports an assertion or statement. 2 writing meant to convince 3 facts or reasons that help you prove something 4 provider of information (i.e., encyclopedia, text, organization, website) Example: • Assertions sometimes use words such as great, most, worst, always, and never. • Writers of informational and persuasive2 texts provide evidence3 to support assertions they make. CFU Which statement is an assertion? Explain your answer. 1.Watching too much television is bad for your health. 2. I watch television for an hour everyday. In your own words, explain what an assertion is. An assertion is _________________________________________________. In your own words, explain what supporting citations are. Supporting citations are _____________________________________. 6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.7 (2Q) Make reasonable assertions about a text through accurate, supporting citations. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

3. Importance An assertion is a strong statement that an author believes to be true. Accurate, supporting citations refer to evidence from a source that supports an assertion or statement. It is important to cite evidence that supports an assertion in a text because: 1. it will help you think critically when reading. 2. it will help you do well on tests. CFU Does anyone else have another reason why it is important to cite evidence that supports an assertion in a text ? (pair-share) Why is it important to cite evidence that supports an assertion in a text? You may give me one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason is more important to you? Why? 6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.7 (2Q) Make reasonable assertions about a text through accurate, supporting citations. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

4. Skill Development/Guided Practice An assertion is a strong statement that an author believes to be true. Accurate, supporting citations refer to evidence from a source that supports an assertion or statement. Cite evidence that supports an assertion in a text. Step #1: Read the text looking for evidence that supports the assertion. a. Write “supporting evidence” above these sentences. b. Identify the citation in supporting sentences. (Underline) Step #2: Cite the sentence numbers in the table. The Rainforest 1.The rainforest is very important to the ecology1 of the Earth. 2. The rainforest provides a home to millions of mammals, insects, amphibians2, reptiles, and birds. 3.According to the Rainforest Alliance, the plants and trees of the rainforest make more than 20% of the Earth’s oxygen.4. It is almost always raining in a rainforest. 5. According to the Rainforest Action Network, rainforests get over 80 inches of rain every year, providing water to many nearby villages. 6. Many of the medicines we use today are derived3 from tropical rainforests; chemicals from plants are used to treat or cure hundreds of diseases. 7. Rainforests can be found in Central America, South America, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Australia. 113 words 1 way in which plants, animals, and people are connected in an environment 2 animals that can live in the water or on land 3 be developed from something else adapted from: http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/kids/facts/daily-lives supporting evidence supporting evidence supporting evidence supporting evidence 3, 5, 6, 2, 3, 5 4, 7 CFU How did I know which sentences to label supporting evidence? How did I know which sentences to underline? How did I know which sentence numbers to write in the table? How did you know which sentences to label supporting evidence? How did you know which sentences to underline? How did you know which sentencenumbers to write in the table? 6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.7 (2Q) Make reasonable assertions about a text through accurate, supporting citations. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

5. Skill Development/Guided Practice An assertion is a strong statement that an author believes to be true. Accurate, supporting citations refer to evidence from a source that supports an assertion or statement. Cite evidence that supports an assertion in a text. Step #1: Read the text looking for evidence that supports the assertion. a. Write “supporting evidence” above these sentences. b. Identify the citation in supporting sentences. (Underline) Step #2: Cite the sentence numbers in the table. Tsunamis 1.Tsunamis (sue-nahm-ees) are the deadliest natural disaster known to man. 2. Tsunamis are caused by strong, underwater earthquakes that cause the water to make giant waves. 3. These waves can travel as fast as 500 miles per hour, crossing the entire Pacific Ocean in less than 24 hours, as stated in an ABC News article. 4. When they reach land, the waves can be as tall as 100 feet in the air. 5. These waves have been known to wipe out1 an entire village of people at one time. 6. In 2004, a tsunami struck in the Indian Ocean and killed more than 150,000 people. 7. According to National Geographic magazine, the Indian Ocean tsunami released the same amount of energy as 23,000 atomic bombs. 1 (wipe out) destroy 118 words supporting evidence supporting evidence supporting evidence supporting evidence supporting evidence 7 3, 4, 5, 6, 3, 7 2 CFU How did I know which sentences to label supporting evidence? How did I know which sentences to underline? How did I know which sentence numbers to write in the table? How did you know which sentences to label supporting evidence? How did you know which sentences to underline? How did you know which sentencenumbers to write in the table? 6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.7 (2Q) Make reasonable assertions about a text through accurate, supporting citations. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

6. Closure 1. In your own words, what is an assertion? 2. Cite evidence that supports assertions in a text below. 3. What did you learn today about citing evidence that support assertions in a text? Why is that important to you? (pair-share) Step #1: Read the text looking for evidence that supports the assertion. a. Write “supporting evidence” above these sentences. b. Identify the citation in supporting sentences. (Underline) Step #2: Cite the sentence numbers in the table. Pompeii 1.Volcanoes are like sleeping giants. 2. After hundreds of years of not being active, they awaken. 3. Some volcanoes cause massive1 destruction when they become active. 4. According to Kids Discover Magazine (May 2005), one such volcano erupted in 79 B.C.E. in the Roman city of Pompeii. 5. Scientists discovered a 20-foot layer of hardened ash, under which lay houses and bodies of people that were caught in the eruption2. 6. Pompeii was one of a number of towns located at the base of the erupting volcano called Mount Vesuvius (vuh-soo-vee-us). 86 words 1 huge 2 explosion of a volcano that sends rock, fire and smoke into the sky. supporting evidence supporting evidence supporting evidence supporting evidence 2, 3, 4, 5, 4 6 6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.7 (2Q) Make reasonable assertions about a text through accurate, supporting citations. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

7. Independent Practice An assertion is a strong statement that an author believes to be true. Accurate, supporting citations refer to evidence from a source that supports an assertion or statement. Cite evidence that supports an assertion in a text. Step #1: Read the text looking for evidence that supports the assertion. a. Write “supporting evidence” above these sentences. b. Identify the citation in supporting sentences. (Underline) Step #2: Cite the sentence numbers in the table. Soldiers of the Spartan1 Army 1.To be a superior soldier was one of the sole2 duties of the Spartan citizen. 2. At birth, a boy was examined. 3. If he appeared too weak to be a future soldier, he was abandoned in the mountains or taken away to become a slave. 4. If he was fit, he was taken from his mother at the age of seven to begin rigorous3 military training. 5. Soldiers were taught to be brave and suffer pain without complaining. 6. According to historywiz.org, it was one’s goal to become a soldier at the age of 20 and remain a soldier until the age of 60. 7. Therefore, a Spartan soldier spent his entire life under rigorous discipline4. 8. Between the 6th and 4th centuries B.C.E., it was commonly accepted that one Spartan was worth several soldiers from any other army. 133 words supporting evidence supporting evidence supporting evidence supporting evidence supporting evidence 1 relating to people of Sparta; an ancient city in Greece 2 only 3 severe and strict 4 controling your behavior and obeying rules adapted from:http://education.yahoo.com/reference/encyclopedia/entry/Sparta adapted from: http://www.historywiz.org/didyouknow/spartanfamily.htm 7 3, 4, 5, 6, 6 8 6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.7 (2Q) Make reasonable assertions about a text through accurate, supporting citations. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

8. Periodic Review 1 Name __________________________ An assertion is a strong statement that an author believes to be true. Accurate, supporting citations refer to evidence from a source that supports an assertion or statement. Cite evidence that supports an assertion in a text. Step #1: Read the text looking for evidence that supports the assertion. a. Write “supporting evidence” above these sentences. b. Identify the citation in supporting sentences. (Underline) Step #2: Cite the sentence numbers in the table. The Red Panda 1.The Red Panda is an often forgotten creature. 2. According to the Red Panda Network, most people outside of its natural habitat have never even heard of or seen a Red Panda. 3. They are indigenous1 to China and are closely related to the Giant Panda.4.The Red Panda is about the size of a raccoon, has reddish-brown fur, and a striped tail. 5.Unlike the Giant Panda, the Red Panda is not often seen in zoos. 6.This could possibly be because they are endangered2 due to habitat destruction and their low birth rate. 7. As stated by the Smithsonian National Zoological Park organization, there are fewer than 2,500 adult red pandas existing today. 8.Red Pandas are protected in all of the places that they live, but poaching3 still happens for their fur and the illegal pet trade. 9.Because the Red Panda is rare and unknown to most, it appears there is not much awareness4 for this forgotten creature. 154 words 1(indigenous to) originally from 2 almost gone 3 illegal hunting 4 knowledge of a subject or situation Adapted from:http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/AsiaTrail/RedPanda/factsheet.cfm supporting evidence supporting evidence supporting evidence supporting evidence 2, 5, 7, 9 2, 7 3, 4, 6, 8, 6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.7 (2Q) Make reasonable assertions about a text through accurate, supporting citations. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

9. Periodic Review 2 Name __________________________ An assertion is a strong statement that an author believes to be true. Accurate, supporting citations refer to evidence from a source that supports an assertion or statement. Cite evidence that supports an assertion in a text. Step #1: Read the text looking for evidence that supports the assertion. a. Write “supporting evidence” above these sentences. b. Identify the citation in supporting sentences. (Underline) Step #2: Cite the sentence numbers in the table. Trail of Tears 1.The treatment of the Cherokee Nation1 by the American people was unfair. 2.Up until the early 1800s, the Cherokee Nation lived in parts of Georgia. 3. In 1830, Congress passed the Indian Removal Act2 because people wanted the Cherokee land for its gold. 4. Overall, perhaps 60,000 Choctaws, Chickasaws, Cherokees, Creeks, and Seminoles found themselves uprooted from their homes (International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences, 2008). 5. About 17,000 Cherokee were forced to walk 1,000 miles to the reservation3 that the government had organized for them in Oklahoma. 6. During their long journey, they faced very cold weather and many of them grew sick. 7. They were given no food, so they had to forage4 in the wild for something to eat. 8. As a result of their long, hard journey, 4,000 people died before they reached Oklahoma. 9. The route they walked, as well as the journey itself, became known as the “Trail of Tears.” 148 words 1 (Cherokee Nation) group of American Indians who lived in the eastern and Southeastern U.S. 2 (Indian Removal Act) law that made American Indians move west 3 land set aside for a group of people to live on 4 search for food supporting evidence supporting evidence supporting evidence supporting evidence supporting evidence 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 4 2, 3, 9 6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.7 (2Q) Make reasonable assertions about a text through accurate, supporting citations. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

10. Periodic Review 3 Name __________________________ An assertion is a strong statement that an author believes to be true. Accurate, supporting citations refer to evidence from a source that supports an assertion or statement. Cite evidence that supports an assertion in a text. Step #1: Read the text looking for evidence that supports the assertion. a. Write “supporting evidence” above these sentences. b. Identify the citation in supporting sentences. (Underline) Step #2: Cite the sentence numbers in the table. The Northern Lights 1.The northern lights are one of the most spectacular1 light shows seen on earth!2. Also known as the aurora borealis, the northern lights are usually seen in the northern sky; however, have also been spotted in areas closer to the Equator. 3. When the sun produces a cloud of gas that collides2 with Earth’s magnetic field, charged particles3 are produced. 4. When these particles mix with gases inside the Earth’s atmosphere, a dazzling light is created. 5. The northern lights often appear in many impressive colors such as a greenish glow, a soft red, and a blue/violet. 6. The northern lights can be seen most days of the year, but can only be seen with the naked eye after dark. 7. As stated in an article from the Library of Congress, some northern light displays that are particularly spectacular have been highlighted in news stories; for example: March 13, 1989, “the whole sky turned a vivid4 red and the aurora was seen in Europe and North America as far south as Cuba”. 166 words 1 amazing 2 comes into contact 3 tiny pieces of matter 4 very bright Adapted from: http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/northernlights.html supporting evidence supporting evidence supporting evidence 4, 5, 7 7 2, 3, 6 6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.7 (2Q) Make reasonable assertions about a text through accurate, supporting citations. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.