Write a short (3-4 paragraph) literary essay making a claim about character or theme (CCSS W.5.1, W.5.9)
Exercise Difficulty 4 ~10 min eng.g5.f.ex_42

Literary Essay Body With Evidence

Prompt

Draft a literary-essay body paragraph using TEEL with TEXTUAL EVIDENCE (direct quote + page citation). Identify the Notice-and-Note signpost.

M-5-F-EX-42 Illustration
Reference image of literary-essay body with quote highlighted, signpost labeled. Print-ready 8.5x11.

Reference image of literary-essay body with quote highlighted, signpost labeled. Print-ready 8.5x11.

How it's presented
mode handwriting paper single line g5
Answer criteria
type rubric
criteria
  1. TEEL bands present
  2. Direct quote with page citation
  3. Signpost type identified
  4. Explanation connects quote to claim
Hints
  1. Use Notice-and-Note signposts to find evidence.
  2. Quote + page is required for textual evidence.
Misconceptions to watch
  • Paraphrases when direct quote needed.
  • Forgets page citation.
Used in lessons