 Claim : Answer to the question or prompt.  Evidence : Quote or inference from the text to support the claim.  Commentary : Explains the connection between the quote/inference to the claim.

Materials: When we analyze writing, we will use 3 colors of highlighters. –First color (yellow) is for Claims –Second color (pink) is for Evidence. –Third color (blue) is for Commentary.

. Example Claim (C) Claim: Answer to the question or prompt. In the fairy tale “The Three Little Pigs,” the third pig has traits which help him succeed.

Evidence : Quote or inference from the text to support the claim. EVIDENCE proves or supports your CLAIM

In the fairy tale “The Three Little Pigs,” the third pig has traits which help him succeed. For example, he is wise and builds his house out of sturdy brick.

 Commentary : Explains the connection between the quote/inference to the claim.

In the fairy tale “The Three Little Pigs,” the third pig has traits which help him succeed. For example, he is wise and builds his house out of sturdy brick. The wolf is unable to blow down the brick house. This shows that the third pig is smarter than his brothers, who were both eaten by the wolf.

In the fairy tale “The Three Little Pigs,” the third pig has traits which help him succeed. For example, he is wise and builds his house out of sturdy brick. The wolf is unable to blow down the brick house. This shows that the third pig is smarter than his brothers, who were both eaten by the wolf. In conclusion, the third pig outsmarts not only his brothers but the “big, bad” wolf as well.

Evidence transitions: For example, For instance, In the story, Commentary transitions: Thus, Because of this, Therefore, Consequently, This shows that

In the fairy tale “The Three Little Pigs,” the third pig has the traits that help him succeed. For example, he is wise and builds his house out of sturdy brick. The wolf is unable to blow down the brick house. This shows that the third pig is smarter than his brothers, who were both eaten by the wolf. Additionally, he is a hard worker. Although it is much easier to build a house out of straw, he chooses the material that will hold up. Even though laying bricks is time-consuming, he knows it is the better choice. This oldest pig also learns his lessons. He remembers his mother taught him that predators seek out little pigs. Knowing a wolf-attack is likely, he plans out his home construction to prevent tragedy. In conclusion, the third pig’s nature enables him to outsmart not only his brothers, but the “big, bad” wolf as well.

Let’s try our own!! My room is a mess… My room is neat…