Episode 349: Scaffolding Evidence: How to Help Students Choose Quotes That Actually Work
Update: 2025-09-11
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Ever had a student pick a random quote just because it “sounded good”? 😅 You’re not alone! In today’s episode of Teaching Middle School ELA, I talked about practical scaffolds to help students go beyond guessing and actually choose evidence that supports their claims.
From curated quote banks to our powerful Evidence Tracker, color-coding strategies, and the simple “Evidence Test,” you’ll walk away with tools to make literary analysis less overwhelming—and way more effective.
Tune in and learn how to turn weak, random quotes into strong, meaningful evidence your students can confidently defend!
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