To use BATS, you simply
•Borrow from the question
in order to
•Answer it using
•Text evidence that
provides a
•So What? – an explanation
In the 1st sentence:
Borrow from the question
• Repeat words or
phrases from the
question so that you
are answering it
directly and
accurately.
1st sentence continued:
Answer it
A specific, complete sentence
answer to the question including a
strong, clear opinion.
Responses such as “yes,” “no,” or
“because” will lead to destruction!
2nd Sentence:
Text Evidence
(that means
an embedded
quotation)
• cite an example from the text,
an embedded quotation, to
support your Answer.
It MUST relate to your position!
Throwing in a quote “just because”
could be harmful!
rd
3
sentence:
So What?
• Explain the purpose of
your quotation,
analyzing its meaning,
and commenting about
how the text evidence
proves that your answer
is TRUE.
• This is where you will
explain the connection to
the reader!
WARNING!
Introducing a new or
different idea during
your So What could be HAZARDOUS!
Stick to your original
thoughts & ideas!
BATS in Action:
• Let’s see BATS do
its thing . . .
Example Question:
What is one conflict Dorothy faces in The Wizard of Oz?
Support your response with evidence from the selection.
B In The Wizard of Oz, one conflict Dorothy faces is
A overcoming her fear. T As she “follows the
yellow brick road,” she’s “trembling like a leaf”
before confronting the evil Wicked Witch of the
West and the powerful Wizard. S Dorothy’s
determination in seeking out both Wizard and Witch
is proof that she willingly encounters terrors to
achieve her goal of getting back home.
What is a 0 (ZERO)?
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•
•
•
Whole answer is wrong
Whole answer is confusing and vague
Answers another question instead
Answer only tells the plot
Example Question:
What is one conflict Dorothy faces in The Wizard of Oz?
Support your response with evidence from the selection.
In The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy survives a tornado
and lands in the world of Oz. After the
Munchkins show her how to follow the yellow
brick road, she meets several friends. They help
protect her from the witch and find her way back
home.
Why is this response a 0?
What is a 1 (one)?
• Answer is correct but…
– Evidence is missing
– Evidence is wrong
– Evidence is vague
• Evidence is good but…
– Answer is missing
– Answer is wrong
– Answer is vague
Note:
Only give ONE
answer for the
question!
Example Question:
What is one conflict Dorothy faces in The Wizard of Oz?
Support your response with evidence from the selection.
In The Wizard of Oz, one conflict Dorothy faces is
overcoming her fear. Dorothy faces many
dangerous situations in her journey to get back
home. With the help of her friends, she is able to
defeat the Wicked Witch of the West.
Why is this response a 1?
What is a 2 (two)?
• Answers the question with an explanation
• Gives evidence to back up the answer that
matches up with the answer
– Quote, paraphrase, specific synopsis
Example Question:
What is one conflict Dorothy faces in The Wizard of Oz?
Support your response with evidence from the selection.
In The Wizard of Oz, one conflict Dorothy faces is
overcoming her fear. As she “follows the yellow
brick road,” she’s “trembling like a leaf” before
confronting the evil Wicked Witch of the East and
the powerful Wizard. Dorothy’s determination in
seeking out both Wizard and Witch is proof that
she willingly encounters terrors to achieve her
goal of getting back home.
Why is this response a 2?
What is a 3 (three)?
• Particularly thoughtful, insightful answer
• Strong and thoughtful text evidence
• Depth of understanding and ability to
connect answer and text evidence to the
reading
Example Question:
What is one conflict Dorothy faces in The Wizard of Oz?
Support your response with evidence from the selection.
In The Wizard of Oz, one conflict Dorothy faces is overcoming her
fear. As she “follows the yellow brick road,” she’s “trembling like a
leaf” before confronting the evil Wicked Witch of the East and the
powerful Wizard. Dorothy’s determination in seeking out both
Wizard and Witch is proof that she willingly encounters terrors to
achieve her goal of getting back home. When she looks fear
squarely in the face, she discovers that it's not the big scary monster
she thought it was -- it's just a projection of her own concerns.
Why is this response a 3?
Now, you can do it
With a little help from BATS!