Bridge: Evidence + Objective Summary

Begin Grade 6 work by citing textual evidence and identifying theme/central idea while keeping summaries objective.

How the lesson starts: Bridge: Evidence + Objective Summary

The Moon Gazette
Welcome to the Moon Gazette, the only newspaper on the Moon. Editor Bolt, a very tidy robot, has one rule for his new reporter, Anika the fox. Prove it with the text!
Evidence proves an idea
An analysis is a smart idea about a text. Editor Bolt's analysis: otters work hard to stay warm. Which sentence proves it? Otters spend hours grooming every day. That's real work, and it keeps them warm.
Proof, or just true?
New analysis: otters have special ways to stay warm. Otters live in icy water? True, but it's the problem, not a way. The thickest fur of any animal? A special way! Watch out: being true isn't enough. Evidence must prove the exact idea.