Activity Overview
In this activity, students will be provided a question or prompt to answer using textual evidence. The prompt here is, “Describe the impact books have on children”. The three examples provided include:
- Education: "The Books-by-Elephant delivery program serves thirty-seven villages, providing education for almost two thousand people in the Omkoi region."
- Joy: "When they finally reach Amia, young people come running to meet them."
- Eagerness: "The first time the Storyteller came, I ran to it and picked up a book of poetry. I started copying verses from it because I didn't know if it would ever come again."
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Student Instructions
Create a storyboard that answers the prompt using at least three examples from My Librarian is a Camel. Click on "Add / Delete Cells" to change the number of examples.
- Type the question into the central black box.
- Type a response to the question in your own words in the title box.
- Think about examples from the text that support your answer.
- Type text evidence in the description boxes. Paraphrase or quote directly from the text.
- Illustrate each example using scenes, characters, items, etc.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support from Text | Examples chosen fully support the answer to the question. | Some of the examples answer the question correctly, but not all. | Most of the examples do not support the answer to the question. |
| Quote / Text | Evidence provided from the text is properly quoted or paraphrased. | There are some minor mistakes in the quote / description from text. | Quote or paraphrase is incomplete or confusing. |
| Illustration of Examples | Ideas are well organized. Images clearly illustrate the examples from the text. | Ideas are organized. Most images help to show the examples from the text. | Ideas are not well organized. Images are difficult to understand. |
Activity Overview
In this activity, students will be provided a question or prompt to answer using textual evidence. The prompt here is, “Describe the impact books have on children”. The three examples provided include:
- Education: "The Books-by-Elephant delivery program serves thirty-seven villages, providing education for almost two thousand people in the Omkoi region."
- Joy: "When they finally reach Amia, young people come running to meet them."
- Eagerness: "The first time the Storyteller came, I ran to it and picked up a book of poetry. I started copying verses from it because I didn't know if it would ever come again."
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Student Instructions
Create a storyboard that answers the prompt using at least three examples from My Librarian is a Camel. Click on "Add / Delete Cells" to change the number of examples.
- Type the question into the central black box.
- Type a response to the question in your own words in the title box.
- Think about examples from the text that support your answer.
- Type text evidence in the description boxes. Paraphrase or quote directly from the text.
- Illustrate each example using scenes, characters, items, etc.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support from Text | Examples chosen fully support the answer to the question. | Some of the examples answer the question correctly, but not all. | Most of the examples do not support the answer to the question. |
| Quote / Text | Evidence provided from the text is properly quoted or paraphrased. | There are some minor mistakes in the quote / description from text. | Quote or paraphrase is incomplete or confusing. |
| Illustration of Examples | Ideas are well organized. Images clearly illustrate the examples from the text. | Ideas are organized. Most images help to show the examples from the text. | Ideas are not well organized. Images are difficult to understand. |
How Tos about My Librarian is a Camel - Using Text Evidence
Set clear expectations for citing text evidence
Clarify what counts as strong text evidence before starting the activity. Model how to paraphrase and quote directly, so students know exactly what is expected when supporting their answers.
Model how to find and underline key evidence in the text
Demonstrate how to scan the story for relevant examples. Show students how to underline or highlight sentences that answer the prompt, making it easier to use them in their storyboard.
Guide students to organize their storyboard visually
Encourage students to use the spider map format by placing the prompt in the center and connecting each example as a branch. Visual structure helps clarify their thinking and makes connections between evidence and their response.
Prompt students to illustrate each example with details from the story
Ask students to create simple drawings or select relevant images for each example. Visualizing scenes deepens understanding and makes the storyboard more engaging.
Review and discuss completed storyboards as a class
Invite students to share their storyboards and explain their text evidence. Peer discussion helps reinforce the importance of supporting answers with proof from the text and builds confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions about My Librarian is a Camel - Using Text Evidence
What is the impact of books on children according to 'My Librarian is a Camel'?
Books have a powerful impact on children by providing education, bringing joy, and sparking eagerness to learn. In 'My Librarian is a Camel,' books reach remote villages, educate thousands, and create excitement among young readers.
How can students use text evidence from 'My Librarian is a Camel' to support their answers?
Students can support their answers by quoting or paraphrasing examples from the text, such as references to mobile libraries delivering books, children’s reactions, and the educational benefits described in the story.
What are some examples of books making a difference in children's lives from the story?
Examples include mobile libraries bringing education to villages, children running with excitement to meet the book deliveries, and students eagerly copying poetry because they value every opportunity to read.
How do you create a storyboard using text evidence for classroom activities?
To create a storyboard, write the question in the center, summarize your answer in your own words, and add at least three examples from the text as supporting evidence. Illustrate each example with scenes or characters.
Why is using a spider map activity effective for teaching text evidence?
A spider map helps students visually organize their response, connect main ideas to supporting details, and clearly show how text evidence backs up their answers, making comprehension easier.
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