Use text evidence to support an appropriate response.
TEKS 4.7C bridges prior learning and next steps in English Language Arts, keeping Use text evidence coherent across the year.
The intent of 4.7C is to move students from guided examples to independent work with Use text evidence.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 4.7C.
Standard 4.7C describes the essential skills and understandings for Use text evidence in Grade 4. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 4.7C.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 4.7C.
