Activity Overview
Provide students with a question or prompt to answer with a storyboard using textual evidence. The example prompt is, "Alec is viewed as a kind, caring person. What actions demonstrate these character traits?" Possible answers to the prompt include:
- Alec feeds the horse sugar cubes and wouldn’t leave him locked away during the shipwreck.
- Alec was disappointed that he didn’t have enough money to repay the captain.
- Alec made the horse as comfortable as possible in Henry’s barn.
- Alec brought Napoleon along on the trip to Chicago.
Other prompts might include: “Did Alec change over the course of the story? Why or why not?” and “Explain how Alec’s decision to keep the Black greatly impacted others.”
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 The Black Stallion. Click on "Add / Delete Cells" to change the number of examples.
- Type the question into the central black 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
Provide students with a question or prompt to answer with a storyboard using textual evidence. The example prompt is, "Alec is viewed as a kind, caring person. What actions demonstrate these character traits?" Possible answers to the prompt include:
- Alec feeds the horse sugar cubes and wouldn’t leave him locked away during the shipwreck.
- Alec was disappointed that he didn’t have enough money to repay the captain.
- Alec made the horse as comfortable as possible in Henry’s barn.
- Alec brought Napoleon along on the trip to Chicago.
Other prompts might include: “Did Alec change over the course of the story? Why or why not?” and “Explain how Alec’s decision to keep the Black greatly impacted others.”
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 The Black Stallion. Click on "Add / Delete Cells" to change the number of examples.
- Type the question into the central black 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 The Black Stallion Text Evidence
How to teach students to find strong text evidence independently
Empower students to locate and select the best evidence by modeling strategies and providing clear criteria. Students gain confidence and accuracy when they know what strong text evidence looks like and how to find it in the text.
Model selecting text evidence with think-alouds
Read a passage aloud and verbalize your thought process as you search for evidence. This helps students see how to connect the question to specific details in the story.
Give students a checklist for strong evidence
Share a simple checklist (for example: Is it specific? Does it directly support my answer? Is it from the right part of the text?). Students can use this as a guide to evaluate their choices.
Practice with partner searches for evidence
Pair students and have them work together to find and discuss possible evidence for a prompt. Collaboration builds skills and helps students learn from each other's thinking.
Celebrate strong evidence with share-outs
Invite students to share their chosen evidence and explain why it’s strong. Highlighting good examples reinforces the skill and motivates students to improve.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Black Stallion Text Evidence
What is a text evidence storyboard for The Black Stallion?
A text evidence storyboard for The Black Stallion is a graphic organizer where students answer a prompt using at least three examples from the book. They paraphrase or quote directly from the text and illustrate each example to support their answer.
How do I teach students to find text evidence in The Black Stallion?
Guide students to identify key actions or dialogue that reveal character traits or plot events. Encourage them to paraphrase or quote the text, and use a storyboard or spider map to organize their examples visually.
What are some good prompts for using text evidence with The Black Stallion?
Effective prompts include: "How does Alec show kindness?", "Did Alec change during the story?", and "How did Alec’s decisions affect others?" These encourage students to back up their answers with specific examples from the book.
What is the best way to help students illustrate text evidence from The Black Stallion?
Have students draw scenes, characters, or objects that represent the examples they selected. Using storyboard cells, they can visually demonstrate how each piece of evidence supports their answer.
How can a spider map help students organize text evidence for The Black Stallion?
A spider map lets students place the central question in the middle and branch out with supporting evidence. This structure helps them visually connect their examples to the prompt, making their reasoning clearer.
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